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| | | | Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,503 AD Addict & Tinkerer | | AD Addict & Tinkerer Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,503 | We have an update to an old Tech Tip on "How to Measure Cylinder Taper" by Jerry "Hotrod Lincoln" Herbison that was originally posted July 2017. ------------------- You’ve disassembled the engine and the pistons are out ... You were careful in doing that, right? If there were some ridges at the top, the only correct way to remove a ring ridge is with a reamer designed specifically for that purpose -- Do that BEFORE you attempt to remove the piston so you don’t break a piston ring land by pounding them out.------------------- Read it HERE in the Engines Tech Tips sub-form. If you have any questions or comments about this Tech Tip, please feel free to post in the ENGINE SHOP forum.
Last edited by Peggy M; 09/15/2023 12:38 AM.
Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc BrakesProject JournalsStovebolt Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,852 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,852 | That was an error by an editor (not my original words) which I pointed out at the time. "Sanding" the ridge away isn't possible. It was supposed to be deleted, as the only correct way to remove a ring ridge is with a reamer designed specifically for that purpose. Please trash it! I was not aware that it was still stinking up the tech tip! https://www.ebay.com/itm/234447574904?Jerry
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,732 24601 | | 24601 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,732 | On it, Jerry -- Thanks for the correction!
~ John A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult. 1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump1963 Kaiser M38A12001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,732 24601 | | 24601 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,732 | Done!
We regret the error.
John
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~ John A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult. 1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump1963 Kaiser M38A12001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,852 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,852 | Domo Arigato Gaziamas!
Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln
Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt!
There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway
Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
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