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  • cgnfa1980


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    #3138

    Hello. Any advice for getting pistons back in cylinders? I have 2 of these motors, looking to get them running.
    Thanks


    frankr

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    #28306

    Easy if you have the ring compressors. PITA if you don’t


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    cgnfa1980


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    #28345

    Thanks for that info Frank. I am looking at a probable PITA.
    Chris


    cgnfa1980


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    #28346

    Thanks for that info Frank. I am looking at a probable PITA.
    Chris


    Rob

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    #28419

    It is a PITA, but if you go slow you can get them back in with some wiggling, pushing and some prodding. Sometimes it seems like it takes 7 or 8 hands but it is doable without a compressor. Be careful, though. Those rings are like little razors and they love to slice fingertips!!

    Rob

    Rob


    1946zephyr


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    #28463

    It’ll be worth it. Those are awesome motors and run great when they’re in good working order

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