857lover 291 #1 Posted April 16, 2022 ok guys so i did replace all that stuff but i think i’ve finally figured out my issue i have oil making it past the rings up to the top of my piston because with the head off cranking it i can see the oil start to pool up and my one head stud broke and i don’t know where to find another also have you guys had any luck with theese pistion and ring kits on ebay ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,794 #2 Posted April 16, 2022 Your piston is eroded away at the edge towards the exhaust valve. If your pooling oil just cranking it you probably need the cylinder bored. Don't waste your time and money throwing just rings at it. 4 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857lover 291 #3 Posted April 16, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, squonk said: Your piston is eroded away at the edge towards the exhaust valve. If your pooling oil just cranking it you probably need the cylinder bored. Don't waste your time and money throwing just rings at it. so doing a hone won’t work ? i will be replacing the piston too Edited April 16, 2022 by 857lover Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,794 #4 Posted April 16, 2022 You need to have the bore checked for wear and out of round. Especially if it's pushing that much oil. Just slamming a piston and rings may work for a little while but you'll end up right back to where you are now 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 3,233 #5 Posted April 16, 2022 Replacing the piston and ring and honing may help but it's probably just a bandaid. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857lover 291 #6 Posted April 16, 2022 21 minutes ago, squonk said: You need to have the bore checked for wear and out of round. Especially if it's pushing that much oil. Just slamming a piston and rings may work for a little while but you'll end up right back to where you are now i mean the cylinders bore looks really decent therese no big gouges or anything Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 12,181 #7 Posted April 16, 2022 Looks aren't enough, machining may be required if you want to get a lifetime's use out of your engine. This is not the place to scimp. It's your call. Do you want it to last or do want to do it all over again 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 59,917 #8 Posted April 16, 2022 1 hour ago, 857lover said: so doing a hone won’t work ? i will be replacing the piston too Before you spend money you want to do your homework. Read this thread and let us know what you find. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse#1 1,829 #9 Posted April 17, 2022 14 hours ago, 953 nut said: Before you spend money you want to do your homework. Read this thread and let us know what you find. Id recommend reading the above,with that knowledge you can make a decision. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
