harpo57
owner of basket case
Ok, it was suggested by a member to start a new thread dedicated to the subject to keep the conversation orginized. So, I had a quick look at the damage on the basket case engine. The hole in the piston may not be burned but broken by impact. There is a crack next to the hole. Perhaps by someone striking the piston in an attempt to unsieze it. ( or burned and beat on...) So... a metal piece in crankcase somewhere maybe. My thought is to find a replacement standard size piston, (a good used?) new rings, gaskets etc. So what piston am I looking for? Its a '79. I've been researching, have seen part #'s for early and later years.. Are they truly different thru the years? Ie; weight, height, shape etc... ? Also learning to be careful of what gasket set to get for the different years. Thank you.
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