Cracked piston skirt for a big bore kit: machine or replace? Options

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I recently picked up a 73 1.7 (was originally told it was a 1.8.... didn't think to check the engine stamp to verify. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) but I got it for a song).

I also and looking at picking up a big bore kit (94mm by Kolbenschmidt) for trade. The original plan was they should bolt onto the 1.8 and be a pretty easy setup.

With the 1.7, I understand I will need to have some head work done to accept the larger cylinders and pistons.

Here is my dilemma: one of the pistons has a chipped skirt. The cause of the broken piece is unknown.






I realize it MIGHT work to just use it as is, but as the person who is offering these in trade so rightly stated: " Emotional side of me says I don't like putting an engine together with something I know is not quite perfect"

So I figure my options are to
a) get all the piston skirts machined off to match
b) inquire on the classified section if anyone has a single 94 mm Kolbenschmidt they would be willing to sell (hopefully cheap since its only one!)

Anyone have input on the first option to machine off all the skirts to match?
Thanks as always!
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