[Shotimes] holes in pistons

[Leigh Smith]

Assuming it was a high-mileage engine, oil consumption increases detonation.
Run regular in it at the same time and drive it hard while lugging it, throw
in an old low-pressure fuel pump so it runs lean, and you could burn holes
in any piston engine.
Lee

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "van Oss" <vanOss@centurytel.net>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, August 15, 2005 10:13 AM
Subject: [Shotimes] holes in pistons


> A while back I picked up a parts 3.0L and MTX at a local yard.  Finally
got
> the heads off yesterday and found holes in the tops of three pistons.
>
> -- What causes this?
>
> -- I was going to sell the heads.  Do holed pistons mean that the heads
> might not be usable?
>
> VO
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