When to reuse pistons or order new ones?
If either the piston or the top ring exhibit evidence of micro-welding, the only solution is a new set of pistons and rings. Avoiding a re-occurrence of this issue involves careful initial ring break-in that allows establishing early wear patterns that remove the tallest peaks early before maximum cylinder pressure is applied.
What should the clearance be on a Pistons?
Although axial clearance recommendations will vary with specific pistons (and manufacturer), a generic clearance of 0.001 to 0.002″ is acceptable. This can be measured with a feeler gauge between the top of the ring and the groove.
How can you tell if a used piston is still working?
One of the first things to check on a used piston is that the ring groove clearance is still within spec. Install the ring in the groove and use a feeler gauge to measure the clearance. Beyond worn ring grooves, high output engines and especially supercharged or turbocharged engines tend to load the top ring with far more cylinder pressure.
When to replace the wrist pin on a piston?
If the wrist pin appears distressed through discoloration or it is difficult to remove from either the rod or the piston, that’s a clear indication the pin not only should be replaced but also to use that as a clue pointing toward changes that will minimize that problem in the future.
If either the piston or the top ring exhibit evidence of micro-welding, the only solution is a new set of pistons and rings. Avoiding a re-occurrence of this issue involves careful initial ring break-in that allows establishing early wear patterns that remove the tallest peaks early before maximum cylinder pressure is applied.
What happens when the rings are removed from a piston?
When the rings are removed from the piston, evidence of micro-welding will be pitting in the lower surface of the ring groove and the lower horizontal face of the ring itself. This will be more prevalent with pistons that place the top ring closer to the piston crown as this increases the temperature the ring must face.
Although axial clearance recommendations will vary with specific pistons (and manufacturer), a generic clearance of 0.001 to 0.002″ is acceptable. This can be measured with a feeler gauge between the top of the ring and the groove.
One of the first things to check on a used piston is that the ring groove clearance is still within spec. Install the ring in the groove and use a feeler gauge to measure the clearance. Beyond worn ring grooves, high output engines and especially supercharged or turbocharged engines tend to load the top ring with far more cylinder pressure.
What kind of pistons are in an Egge machine?
*****RING SIZE MAY NOT FIT ORIGINAL PISTONS. MAKE SURE TO DOUBLE CHECK YOUR MEASUREMENTS. INCLUDING: BORE SIZE, WIDTH AND DEPTH OF THE RING GROOVES***** Piston Ring Set Grant Piston Ring Set Auburn, Studebaker, Holden, Vauxhall 1929-42 210 CID, 250 CID, 280 CID*****RING SIZE MAY NOT FIT ORIGINAL PISTONS.
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