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blazing red dragon
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 Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 2:12 am |
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i have a block that i took all apart just was wondering what i could ust to clean the pistons and connecting rods. also should the pins where the rods connect to the piston be loose or tight? sorry if i sound like a noob but if i do this on my motor i wanna make sure i do it right.
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Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 4:38 pm |
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Location: Lehigh Valley, PA
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Clean them with the strongest degreaser you can find and a wire brush.
The pistons should be very loose on the pins. As they age, they get harder to pivot which puts more strain on the crank.
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blazing red dragon
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Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 5:12 pm |
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thanks alot ill try that. your a life saver!
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