are there any problems with interchanging pistons to rods?
i have heard that pressing them out can cause the piston to warp.
is this the case?
at the moment both pistons are on rods and are 2nd hand.
thanks!
Changing pistons to different rods
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, Aug 22 2006 05:07 PM
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Posted 22 August 2006 - 09:29 PM
THere's no guarantee that when they are pressed off the pin won't gall in the piston, or distort the piston as its pressed off...
If they're both second hand you'd want to have at least one set of REALLY good rods and equally impressive pistons to make it a consideration... If its just std gear I'd not waste the time really.
If they're both second hand you'd want to have at least one set of REALLY good rods and equally impressive pistons to make it a consideration... If its just std gear I'd not waste the time really.
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Posted 23 August 2006 - 12:10 AM
heat some oil and leave the rods and pistons in it until they are nice and hot...then press them out...I have used this method a few times and never had a problem.
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Posted 23 August 2006 - 12:21 AM
^do you ean hot as in too hot to touch?
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Posted 23 August 2006 - 12:59 AM
yes...you need decent rag/glove to handle it.
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Posted 23 August 2006 - 07:53 AM
If they're both second hand you'd want to have at least one set of REALLY good rods and equally impressive pistons to make it a consideration
the "better" pistons are on a set of standard rods, and the "not as good" pistons are on blue rods. (better pistons are ACL duralite 2, not as good are ACL duralite 1) i would rather have this combo, but just didnt want to damage any of the pistons.
Fast Eh, what did u use to press it off? did u do this at home, or in a workshop with all the right gear?
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Posted 23 August 2006 - 09:30 AM
We have a little mechanical press at work..I used sockets.
You can use socket and a long bolt to pull the pin out if you have nothing else.
You can use socket and a long bolt to pull the pin out if you have nothing else.
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