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) |
Dr Evil |
Sep 15 2010, 08:03 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,032 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Man, I have used many of their stands without issue. Got a pic?
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tornik550 |
Sep 15 2010, 08:10 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 |
Man, I have used many of their stands without issue. Got a pic? I'll take one later tonight. There are three pieces of metal that are bolted together with a single bolt. THe main metal pieces held up fine but the main bolt broke which made all the pieces fall apart. If the bolt didn't break, I think that everything would have been fine. I have a billion tools from HF and I have been very happy. There have been three tools that I have had issues with- leak down gauge, engine stand and orbital buffer. I had an identical engine stand from HF in the past and never had any issues eventhough I was was quite rough on it. Even after tonight, I still like harbor freight. |
tornik550 |
Sep 15 2010, 08:13 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 |
So does anybody know a good source for reasonably priced head studs for use on engines with spacers? I purchased my set from somebody on this forum several years ago. The quality seemed to be good. I really don't want to spend $350 on a new set of head studs just because one stud is bent.
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