i just dropped one of my new pistons today :1

it fell and has a slight scuff on it now and i wanna know if its still useable.. i have a pic that i'll post up tomorrow.. its not on the side or the top, but on that beveled edge where the top and side meet

would this still be useable or do i need a new piston? please say useable (and actualy mean it)




money shot of pistons and rods , i was excited as ---- when i finaly got them together

 

Im sure its fine butter fingers.

 

probably fine, if it's not a huge thing the rings should still seal it up. just make sure you file it down so there's no sharp edges. post some pics up

 

I agree sand it down, get rid of the rough edge and make sure you didn't distort the groove where the top piston ring rides.

 

awsome, i was freakin out all day about it, its easily far enough away away from where the top ring sits.. my sister stole my camera while i was asleep so i gotta wait till she gets back to post the pic

 

 

same thing happened to me, I dented the edge of the piston, but I may just buy one piston to replace it.

 

Id personally debur the dent and run it. Slide it down the bore for a test fit and eyeball it to see if you got it good.

 

rub it out with scotch brite

 

pic is finaly up