Piston Problem- how to fix?, MY ENGINE DROPPED OFF THE ENGINE STAND!!! |
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Piston Problem- how to fix?, MY ENGINE DROPPED OFF THE ENGINE STAND!!! |
tornik550 |
Sep 14 2010, 09:04 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,248 Joined: 29-January 07 From: Ohio Member No.: 7,486 Region Association: None |
I have a set of KB performance 96mm pistons. I recently disassembled most of my engine. The engine was freshly rebuilt (with about 250 miles) however I was having an issue with cyl 3 so I took the engine out.
About 25 miles prior to removing the engine, I stripped the #4 spark plug hole. I replaced it with with a time-sert. I thought that I had done a good job of removing the metal fragments. Once I got the cylinders off, I realized that I missed several metal fragments. What can I do to fix the piston? Is there a DIY fix? Yes, there are some minor gouges on the cylinder wall- I am going to get it honed. Attached image(s) |
DNHunt |
Sep 15 2010, 08:35 AM
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914 Wizard? No way. I got too much to learn. Group: Members Posts: 4,099 Joined: 21-April 03 From: Gig Harbor, WA Member No.: 598 |
This sure has the feel of a disaster that builds from 1 bad choice to another. I've been there a few times myself, most of us probably have, and the hardest thing to do is stop and say enough, "I'm going to do it right". Check the oil first, hopefully every thing stayed in the cylinder. If the oil has bits in it, I'd tear it down. At the very least I'd replace the piston and re-ring. I think if you weigh the fuched piston you could balance the new one by matching the weight.
Dave |
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