<VV> 140 overhauls

[BBRT]

I am tending to think the stock old, used pistons break when new rings are 
put on them. Seems as if, using the old pistons and old rings in the same 
cylinders-assuming they are suitable for use - doesn't carry the same threat 
of breaking them. Breakage seems to happen when "the old established order" 
is changed... LOL!

What do y'all think?

Chuck S
BBRT
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Roger Gault" <r.gault at sbcglobal.net>
:

> Assuming that you are into religious preventative maintenance, I'd replace
> the pistons.  My 140 experience is that the stock piston *will* eventually
> break at the oil-ring groove and the intake seats *might* come out.
>
> Roger
> From: <Pitts10ch at aol.com>

>> Hi guys,
>>
>> I am just wondering about simply pulling the heads and having the valve
>> seats done, at this time it seems like it would be a good idea to do the
> jugs  and
>> put in new forged pistons or some updated, better pistons, then put the
>> whole thing back together again.  Are there significant issues to be 
>> addressed in
> the bottom
>> end on a car with 33,000 miles on it (no auto cross).   Thanks.