They will never bed in properly if not honed
ThomasLRNL
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Ok, clear on the honing. Anything regarding the slap/marks? am i correct, or are those due to something else.
Might be teaching you to suck eggs so apologies..
Slap (knock) is caused by excessive lateral movement when the fuel combusts.. the piston literally slaps straight the cylinder wall.
A far as I'm aware that doesn't cause the discreet scratch marks in the pics, more like a wear patch
Slap (knock) is caused by excessive lateral movement when the fuel combusts.. the piston literally slaps straight the cylinder wall.
A far as I'm aware that doesn't cause the discreet scratch marks in the pics, more like a wear patch
ThomasLRNL
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hm, yes. i agree. The thing i am mostly aiming for is that it laterally ticks the same spot every time? thus making that score. or is that a bit of a wishfull thinking kinda thing... Since maybe that means it should ALSO be on the other side.
Have a look at this link
I'm not sure but i would think it's going to be only one side
I'm not sure but i would think it's going to be only one side
ThomasLRNL
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The longitudional lines shown in the picture is exactly what i have...
ThomasLRNL
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I am using 15wxx (i think 50) oil. Is it worth rebuilding this and running it with a thicker oil? That seems to help solve a lot of issues for people experiencing piston slap. Especially since my PSI readings are all fine and dandy. Thoughts?
15w50 is fine for these engines, use a mineral oil rather than synthetic.
Personally i wouldn't think a thicker oil would make much difference, but.. if it does.. it's putting off the inevitable and you've already got it in bits. Do you want to do it now or take it apart again in another few 1000? miles..
Just my thought but others might have a different idea
Personally i wouldn't think a thicker oil would make much difference, but.. if it does.. it's putting off the inevitable and you've already got it in bits. Do you want to do it now or take it apart again in another few 1000? miles..
Just my thought but others might have a different idea
