Piston Problem- how to fix?, MY ENGINE DROPPED OFF THE ENGINE STAND!!! Options

[tornik550]

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.

[tornik550]

I went outside and tried to pick the metal bits out. It was somewhat difficult but the metal bits came out and the piston is back to new. As soon as I was done I was standing beside the engine stand and saw that the engine started to lean. I saw the brand new engine stand was starting to break. THE ENGINE FELL OFF THE ENGINE STAND!!! or correctly the engine stand broke and the engine fell. One head stud landed on the ground and the other landed on my knee cap. I am somewhat shocked that my knee cap isn't broke. Everything appears well except one head stud is very bent. So any body know where I can purchase one extended head stud?

Of coarse, I will be going to harbor freight and letting them know about the situation. I just purchased the damn thing less than a week ago. I was so happy that I was able to correct the piston problem only to become extremely pissed a few minutes later. I have a very nice imprint of the end of a head stud on my knee. My knee freakin hurts!!! I Think I need to call my local sleeze ball lawyer (just kidding).