Swapping Pistons????

[Bosshawg600]

Ok, so its about time to get the rotating assemble together. I have had all the parts for a while and I have finally got a free weekend to start.

All I have left to do is is put the new pistons on the rods. Well do I have to press out the wrist pin like a gasser? Or is there an easier way to do it. I have a 10 ton press that can do it, or should I send it to a shop to get done?

Any advice is helpfull!!!!!

 

[ctd8999]

Ok, so its about time to get the rotating assemble together. I have had all the parts for a while and I have finally got a free weekend to start.

All I have left to do is is put the new pistons on the rods. Well do I have to press out the wrist pin like a gasser? Or is there an easier way to do it. I have a 10 ton press that can do it, or should I send it to a shop to get done?

Any advice is helpfull!!!!!

No need for a press, pins are kept in place with snap rings. Slide right in and out. Thanks Steve B.

 

[dsl kicks gas]

like he said, take the snap ring out and the pin will practicaly fall out.

 

[rockjeep73]

yep, floating pin. no need for a press.

 

[BlackSkyRacing]

yep, floating pin. no need for a press.

x2 This is why I love being a diesel mechanic... So much easier to work on :rockwoot: Though I do wish that the 5.9 had wet sleeves instead of a bored block :doh:

 

[CaptainChrysler]

Do you have to have the snap-ring "gap" either straight up or down on these?

On gasser's if you have it to the side it can fall out due to changing directions really fast.

I put 'em straight up.

 

[Bosshawg600]

Ok guys thanks!

We are getting everything ready and a friend who is helping me builds sprin car and 1/4 midget motors and was thinking that they needed pressed out. Guess that makes my swap easy!