Author Topic: 1975 CB550 K1 Would you use this dinged piston or replace it? (Read 1605 times)

elquenada · « **on:** December 29, 2009, 10:28:08 AM »

I accidently dropped one of my pistons and put a nice ding in it yesterday (pics below). I have 4 extra pistons from a 1977 parts engine that are dirty but in pretty good condition.

Should I swap one out or is this ding inconsequential?

Whaleman · « **Reply #1 on:** December 29, 2009, 10:34:42 AM »

I would file or sand it so nothing is sticking out and no sharp edge is present to get hot but I think it is fine to use. Do a google search and see where the sealing really happens between the piston -rings and wall. This spot is never meant to touch the cylinder wall. Dan

strynboen · « **Reply #2 on:** December 29, 2009, 11:21:15 AM »

thats nothing,,,use it,,better then mixing more different parts,,,keep this things togheter,,,year my speaking is badd...but funny

elquenada · « **Reply #3 on:** December 29, 2009, 01:39:50 PM »

ok cool. thanks for the responses. this project is finally nearing completion and im paranoid about every little mishap

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Author Topic: 1975 CB550 K1 Would you use this dinged piston or replace it? (Read 1605 times)

elquenada

1975 CB550 K1 Would you use this dinged piston or replace it?

Whaleman

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strynboen

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elquenada

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