cunning plan
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So I bought a 1641 Barrel and Piston set, I cannot remember the brand, but it was not premium one. However, the wrist pins are extremely tight to get into the pistons, to the point that you have to use a rubber mallet with the piston laying on a block of wood on the workbench to get the pin in at all, installing it on the con-rod without breaking a component seems impossible as everything will be moving and the hammer will be swinging around. :character0036: :?
I am guessing that they are not supposed to be that tight? After watching some videos it appears that they should have a slight resistance, but be able to be pushed in using your fingers?
I assumed buying a kit, everything would match, obviously with it being a cheaper kit, I was wrong! :roll:
Do I need to go back to the engine machine shop?
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I am guessing that they are not supposed to be that tight? After watching some videos it appears that they should have a slight resistance, but be able to be pushed in using your fingers?
I assumed buying a kit, everything would match, obviously with it being a cheaper kit, I was wrong! :roll:
Do I need to go back to the engine machine shop?
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