<VV> Reusing LM pistons

[corvairs at pacifier.com]

That's rule #1 - if one breaks the others aren't far behind.

Lon Wall
www.corvairunderground.com

> I've been gun-shy on reusing corvair pistons, as I've had quite a bit of
> experience with pistons (Corvair) breaking at one of the ring grooves.
> Probably from detonation in their past. If I ever do another Corvair
> engine,
> I'll have new pistons, period.
> Worst case I had was a '67 that I bought cheap that had a broken piston.
> Replaced the bad piston (rest of the engine looked good) and test drove
> it,
> and within 5 miles ANOTHER piston broke!
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 10:41 PM
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> Subject: <VV> Reusing LM pistons
>
>
> Since most everyone is on their way to Denver, I don't know if I'll get an
> answer but I'll try.
>
> I'd like to hear some opinions on reusing LM pistons. Consider that it's a
> low mileage engine and that I have honed the cylinders. What say you on
> how
> long before I top a piston?
>
> Thanks,
> Ned
>
>
>
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