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Jun 23, 2008 | 09:09 PM

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need a little help

took my heads off today and found that the number 3 piston has a couple nicks in the top of it. the cylinder walls are fine. im not sure what my options are. can i try and smooth out the top of the piston? the nicks and gouges are no more than 3 thousandths deep more likely less than that. or should i just replace the piston. any help you guys can give would be great.

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Jun 23, 2008 | 09:34 PM

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Where are the nicks and what caused them? If they are not near the edge it's probably ok. Post a pic so we can see.

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Jun 23, 2008 | 10:11 PM

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a tap caused them. go ahead nick tell the story, its a good one.

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Jun 24, 2008 | 09:55 PM

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Jun 24, 2008 | 10:00 PM

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Not a big deal really, you can keep using them. Check the valves though to be sure they are fully seating and sealed.

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Jun 25, 2008 | 08:46 PM

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valves arent an issue he has new ls6 heads for it from TSP.

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