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KB Piston Question |
Dave Bell |
Feb 18 2006, 05:57 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 234 Joined: 27-November 03 From: Santa Clarita, CA Member No.: 1,398 Region Association: None |
Anybody know how to tell the correct orientation for installing the KB Pistons? I can't tell from looking at them which direction is supposed to be facing the flywheel.
Only documentation talks about the ring gap settings... nothing on orientation. See photos below Attached thumbnail(s) |
Jake Raby |
Feb 18 2006, 07:51 PM
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Engine Surgeon Group: Members Posts: 9,398 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Lost Member No.: 1,095 Region Association: South East States |
There is ZERO offset on the KB pistons. They can be installed any way possible- BUT since those are the versions that have the super high pin height they REQUIRE mods to the lower oil rail or you will desytroy the rings and your cylinders. I have specific instructyions about this for the customers that buy pistons from us. Did these come from my store?
If not do you have the instructions? DO NOT INSTALL THEM IF YOU DO NOT! Consult with the supplier before costing yourself a set of cylinders and rings! These mods must be made to keep the lower oil rail from aligning with the wrist pin bore during operation, if that happens the engine will consume it's self immediately! STOP! |
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