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Old Jul 30, 2023 | 05:37 AM
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I don't think my pistons were that clean, new out of the box
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Old Jul 31, 2023 | 03:38 AM
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Is that a crack?



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Old Jul 31, 2023 | 05:27 AM
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Where?


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Old Jul 31, 2023 | 05:29 AM
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That was just using with a wire brush. Today I used 400 -> 600 -> 800 wet sandpaper. 😁

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Old Jul 31, 2023 | 06:51 PM
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Even if thats a crack, i dont think it bothers anything
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Old Aug 1, 2023 | 04:16 AM
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Where?

I think you need to get an honest engine guy to take a look at that live.

The thing about cracks--

They never get smaller.
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Old Aug 1, 2023 | 05:08 AM
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No, I I don’t think so but I have a mechanic buddy of mine coming over tomorrow to give me a hand.

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I think you need to get an honest engine guy to take a look at that live.

The thing about cracks--

They never get smaller.
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Old Aug 1, 2023 | 01:25 PM
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I dont think thats a crack.
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