<VV> piston question along with wire wheel update

[MarK Durham]

You will want to measure that stamped piston with the 10 on top and compare
it to an unstamped one to verify dimensions. Matt is probably right and you
will need to make sure that piston and those rings go back in that same
cylinder.

And to answer Matt's comment, yes, the manufacturer probably replaced that
one cylinder assembly under warranty and didn't have a std in stock.

If you are worried about imbalance there, you might still be able to find a
std cylinder assy with piston, I remember Clark's still had some listed and
they float up on eBay once in awhile, too.



Mark Durham
Hauser, Idaho


On Wed, Oct 14, 2015 at 9:16 PM, Randy Hook via VirtualVairs <
virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:

>
> Since i'm doing a reseal on the 21,000 mile engine in this '64, I decided
> to pull the pistons out of the jugs to make it easiser to deflash the jugs
> and to ensure the oil control rings were all loose and working
> correctly. Don't ask how I know to check that. : - )  As I was cleaning the
> carbon off the piston tops, I noticed 3 of the 6 had the number "10"
> stamped on the top of the piston.  What does it mean  and why is it there?
> As for the wire wheel thing, thanks to all who responded.  I'm now in the
> market for a good "dead blow" hammer.  Also, these wire wheels are the real
> deal.  The knock offs have the off stamping along with the arrow.  And they
> all match correctly.  They have a Chevy emblem in the middle, too.  Plus
> the dude also has a spare tire mount in the car for said wire wheels.
> Again, these are perfect and look brand new!!!
>
> Randy (Cap'n) Hook
> Hopewell, PA
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