[Fot] My Pistons "Pop Up" (what should I do)

[Henry Morrison]

J & E  .....................Cheers, Henry


> Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:45:34 -0700
> From: bfeken at copper.net
> To: dos_gusanos at msn.com
> Subject: Re: [Fot] My Pistons "Pop Up" (what should I do)
>
> Henry, What make of pistons are they
>
>
> Ken G at BFE
>
> --- dos_gusanos at msn.com wrote:
>
> From: Henry Morrison <dos_gusanos at msn.com>
> To: fot <fot at autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Fot] My Pistons "Pop Up" (what should I do)
> Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:41:34 -0600
>
> Hello engine rebuilding enthusiasts. I have assembled the lower end of my
> Brand X motor and through all my work and measuring, have created a
situation
> where the Pistons "pop up" about .030" above the deck. Can I simply deal
with
> this by purchasing a .060" thick solid head Gasket? giving a .025" to .030"
> clearance between the top of tht piston and the head?
>
> I'd rather not machine down the pistons but will if that is what it is
going
> to take.
>
> Cheers, Henry Morrison, New Mexico
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