Subject	Consider removeing and checking the rings lands
Posted by	icsamerica on July 27, 2008 at 8:12 PM
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In Reply To	Do these pistons look salvagable? posted by spyhunterTT(nj) on July 27, 2008 at 06:22 PM
Message	TT pistons often fail at the rings lands I'd remove the pistons and inspect the ring lands carefully for cracks. Clean up the pistons and look close, the cracks can be hard to spot.
Follow Ups	Do these pistons look salvagable? - spyhunterTT(nj) 18:22:57 07/27/08 they look fine the top can be cleaned - 300znick 18:40:13 07/27/08 How many miles on the engine? - ZXRider(SoCal) 18:47:17 07/27/08 motor has around 80k on it - spyhunterTT(nj) 19:01:10 07/27/08 the carbon is more than likely from oil, gas tends to soot* (n/m) - 550HPTT 20:03:42 07/27/08 Consider removeing and checking the rings lands - icsamerica 20:12:11 07/27/08 Should be fine. (n/m) - Spddracer 20:23:51 07/27/08 They could "look" brand new, dont mean they're still good. - 1badz32 (MN) 22:07:50 07/27/08 the heads are going to the shop this morning for inspection - spyhunterTT(nj) 06:08:35 07/28/08 where is the machine shop? address? - forced1(nyc) 18:11:28 07/28/08 the best in the area - spyhunterTT(nj) 17:18:23 07/29/08 Ask them if they "cut" thier valve's or "grind" them - 1badz32 (MN) 21:12:29 07/29/08
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