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lets talk about pistons Posted by bobc [Email] (#473) [Profile/Gallery] (more from bobc) on Tue, 15 Sep 2020 10:17:53 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
I'll be replacing the pistons in my project Aero car in the next few weeks. I am leaning towards replacing all 4 with 4 pistons from a high mileage, well running donor.
jimmy and rdbets have had success using donor pistons, and I am inclined to do the same.
A few questions:
1 - anyone have experience with ProParts piston rings? I generally avoid ProParts but there are not a whole lot of options.
2 - Can any piston go in any cylinder? They are not in any particular order right?
3 - I'm inclined to use the entire donor piston/rod assembly. Or should I replace the wrist pin as well?
4 - is there a trick to the oil control rings? maybe it will be obvious when I have the new rings in my hands, but I couldn't remove them from the donor pistons without damaging them.
We cleaned up the donor pistons using my drill with Roloc disk attachment and blue Scotchbrite pads.
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