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Re: New compressor piston/sleeve too tight! 641Workmaster #1006985 02/14/2014 12:54 AM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,248 W Whitelightning 'Bolter
Whitelightning 'Bolter W Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,248	Yeah the piston actually rocks in the piston sleeve. Makes an odd wear pattern on it. This last kit I got looks like they plated the cylinder or something. John

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New compressor piston/sleeve too tight!	641Workmaster	02/09/2014 7:03 PM
Re: New compressor piston/sleeve too tight!	gtow69	02/09/2014 7:26 PM
Re: New compressor piston/sleeve too tight!	Steve_H	02/09/2014 10:06 PM
Re: New compressor piston/sleeve too tight!	641Workmaster	02/09/2014 11:25 PM
Re: New compressor piston/sleeve too tight!	Whitelightning	02/13/2014 4:38 PM
Re: New compressor piston/sleeve too tight!	Allen Lane	02/12/2014 3:39 AM
Re: New compressor piston/sleeve too tight!	641Workmaster	02/13/2014 3:37 AM
Re: New compressor piston/sleeve too tight!	641Workmaster	02/13/2014 5:12 PM
Re: New compressor piston/sleeve too tight!	Whitelightning	02/14/2014 12:54 AM
Re: New compressor piston/sleeve too tight!	641Workmaster	02/17/2014 12:46 AM

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