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Aug 4, 2019 | 01:07 PM

ChrisMelton78

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Dropped Piston

So I was putting the pistons on new rods and I accidentally dropped a piston on the concrete floor. Now it’s got just a little dent at the very top of the piston. Is it still usable or is it trash!

Aug 4, 2019 | 01:15 PM

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It could be used, but unless it's a beater build or the budget is super tight I'd want to replace it.

Aug 4, 2019 | 08:20 PM

cleatus12r

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Do not install that.

If it's stock bore, pm me your address and I'll send you another.

Aug 4, 2019 | 08:22 PM

Walleye Hunter

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Are pistons weight matched to each other somehow? Can you just change one and keep it balanced?

Aug 4, 2019 | 08:24 PM

cleatus12r

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No worries about weight. They're close enough for a stock sub-3300 RPM engine.

Aug 4, 2019 | 10:13 PM

ChrisMelton78

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I appreciate it fellers! You all pretty much confirmed my thoughts. This is a one time build, so I want to make sure I do it right the first time.

Aug 4, 2019 | 10:17 PM

cleatus12r

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You dang sure don't want to pull it apart again just because of a damaged piston. If pieces of that come apart it might damage a cylinder wall the second time around.

I got your p.m. and I will ship a piston out tomorrow.

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Aug 5, 2019 | 01:26 AM

ChrisMelton78

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I agree! This is a great group with a great bunch of people. Thank y'all!! I mean that sincerely!!!

Aug 5, 2019 | 08:02 AM

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Walleye Hunter

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I gived him an 'attaboy'. for yas.

Aug 5, 2019 | 08:04 AM

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I gived him an 'attaboy'. for yas.

Thanks Mark!!

Aug 5, 2019 | 08:43 AM

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I got your p.m. and I will ship a piston out tomorrow.

Very generous of you sir!

Aug 5, 2019 | 01:35 PM

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cleatus12r

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Tracking # sent in PM.

UPS says Monday delivery. Sorry for the delay in your build but I couldn't bear to see you risk an engine failure due to a damaged piston. These things have a hard enough time staying together because of cracks or broken rings as it is.