<VV> Reusing LM pistons

[Mark Durham]

Ned, like some others, I've reused pistons in the Corvair. Inspect
them for any damage, check the skirt measurement and then check
clearances from skirt to barrel after honing them, and if in new
limits, go for it.

Just know that hone jobs and reused pistons normally do not last as
long as replacement parts with new tolerances. And, the metal does age
over time. Its more dangerous to use old parts like pistons made from
an aluminum alloy because the heat cycles harden them. They get
brittle.
Mark Durham

On Mon, Jul 25, 2011 at 7:41 PM,  <aeroned at aol.com> wrote:
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> Since most everyone is on their way to Denver, I don't know if I'll get an answer but I'll try.
>
> I'd like to hear some opinions on reusing LM pistons. Consider that it's a low mileage engine and that I have honed the cylinders. What say you on how long before I top a piston?
>
> Thanks,
> Ned
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