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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 10:15 AM
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ive got one set of pistons and rods and wondering if i can take the pistons off and swap them over to another set of rods.

is this possible,

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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 04:05 PM
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I think its possible but sometimes u need a lot of heat on the piston so that the gunden pin will come out
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by glennshute
I think its possible but sometimes u need a lot of heat on the piston so that the gunden pin will come out
It's no necessary to heat.
Just kept each piston with his own pin. Avoid to swap pin and piston.

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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 07:10 PM
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HI SCOTT,,WE USE TO PRESS THEM OUT..UR LOCAL GARAGE WITH A PRESS SHOULD DO THIS FOR YOU.....IT SHOULD'NT COST A LOT..
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