Re: 1940 - 356 engine ring job

Posted by Bill Butterworth On 2013/8/16 22:46:58

Tim, yes, this does help. One piston clearly "rocks" on the wrist pin. Removed pin and it measures .878" which I believe is .003"over size. This was done I assume when the engine was rebuilt in the past. The pistons are not original and are .020" over size. The question I have for the "rocking" wrist pin is, do I try and find a .006" over size wrist pin and if I do will heating the piston in hot water allow the pin to fit. Or do I have install new bushing and have it reamed to fit the current .003" over pin? How are bushings removed?
Thanks, Bill