looks like I may have to go for a rebore (a few rust spots in the bore that seem to be the issue).Can I use the old rods on the new pistons?
I am having to do a few cash jobs to hide the income from "she who must be obeyed" as the totals are mounting daily.
The set I am looking at is at EGGE`S @$357
cheers
mike

 

 

Most certainly. You can press the old pistons off and the rods will be fine. If done correctly, so will the pistons. Check the rod big ends while they are apart to see if they need reconditioning.

 

You are likely to have the machine shop press your old pistons off, and your new pistons on. Since he is going to be doing this, just a suggestion, and I always do, go ahead and have him check and resize the rods at least at the big end. In the past, its only been like $6 a rod to have it done. He should check the rod for the twist and resize the big end, then there is not doubt your big end will be perfectly round, and the right size. I always did the expense on a motor build. Its just $48 of insurance is all. Of all the motors I have built and had rods checked and resized, I had only one rod with a very slight twist in it and I replaced it with another used rod and ran it up to the machine shop to be checked and resized. Its not a common problem, but if you have just that one of 200-300 rods with a twist in it, its not a good thing. I couldn't tell you on the big end journal since I just had it done anyway for just because.