Pistons worn?
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Pistons worn?
I got a 97 F350 with 7.3L PS, it needs a new motor. So I bought a couple used engines.
I just pulled the heads on the donor motor, just to check it out make sure all is good. I'm wondering if its normal to be able to see inbetween the piston and cylinder slightly. I've seen this before on Gas motors, but this is my first time into a Diesel.
I just pulled the heads on the donor motor, just to check it out make sure all is good. I'm wondering if its normal to be able to see inbetween the piston and cylinder slightly. I've seen this before on Gas motors, but this is my first time into a Diesel.
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yes, you will never have a perfect fit, thats what the rings are for, what do the pistons/ cylinder walls look like? most powerstrokes are pretty good about internal wear, odds are you can still see cross hatches
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Yes, cyl's look really good, still has cross hatch, no lip at the top of the cylinder.
I was planning on taking the cyl heads to the local machine shop to get tested for good valve seal
Thanks
I was planning on taking the cyl heads to the local machine shop to get tested for good valve seal
Thanks
