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Piston... MIA
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OK, my opinion.
Yes, everything can be affected by that damage. Not the least the oil pump and bearings. The engine has to be torn down, but that is expected anyway since the bore is scratched. It's still usable, that is after complete cleaning and new bore, piston, rings, bearings, gaskets. This includes cleaning the head.
Small aluminum fragments, though relatively soft, have gone everywhere inside the engine. Actually they're not that soft when the surface of all aluminum fragments is coated with oxide. And they can really destroy bearings.
Personally I don't think it was hydraulic lock. Because: The rod is completely straight - sort of. Maybe it isn't but it looks like it's not bent.
OK, my opinion.
Yes, everything can be affected by that damage. Not the least the oil pump and bearings. The engine has to be torn down, but that is expected anyway since the bore is scratched. It's still usable, that is after complete cleaning and new bore, piston, rings, bearings, gaskets. This includes cleaning the head.
Small aluminum fragments, though relatively soft, have gone everywhere inside the engine. Actually they're not that soft when the surface of all aluminum fragments is coated with oxide. And they can really destroy bearings.
Personally I don't think it was hydraulic lock. Because: The rod is completely straight - sort of. Maybe it isn't but it looks like it's not bent.
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Hmmmm, five used TR6 pistons that could be made into "the killer 1500" build.
Are they flat tops?
Somebody talk me outta this quick.
poolboy said:
Hmmmm, five used TR6 pistons that could be made into "the killer 1500" build.
Are they flat tops?
Somebody talk me outta this quick.
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Sure looks tweaked to me. The casting line isn't straight.
Sure looks tweaked to me. The casting line isn't straight.
