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Author: Subject: WANTED: 1 single +90 thou Xflow piston
andrews_45

posted on 13/10/08 at 05:23 PM Reply With Quote
WANTED: 1 single +90 thou Xflow piston

got my engine stripped and some numpty has drilled a hole into the sidewall on 1 of my pistons between the top of the crown and the top piston ring. And the best of it, it has only done 2 sessions running and they were brand new when I gave them to my builder!!!!!

Anyhow, can somebody please help? I am meant to be testing in 2 weeks

Ta

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jollygreengiant

posted on 13/10/08 at 05:41 PM Reply With Quote
You will also need to know or tell people what grade of gudgeon pin is fitted (this is denoted, or was denoted by a colour marked on the under side of the piston on one of the pin journals.) The pins are sized for the piston and the little end bearing should have been sized for the pin when the bearing was ( I hope it was ) replaced.

Oh and is it a flat piston (slight chambering, no valve pockets on land ) or a deep chamber with valve pockets.

[Edited on 13/10/08 by jollygreengiant]





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MikeRJ

posted on 13/10/08 at 05:46 PM Reply With Quote
1100, 1300 or 1600 pistons?

I have a set of brand new 1300 pistons and rings (I'm 95% sure they are +90) that were to go into my Striker engine (until I found out it had liners ), but I'd rather not break up a set...

[Edited on 13/10/08 by MikeRJ]

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thunderace

posted on 13/10/08 at 05:57 PM Reply With Quote
i have a lot of xflow pistons if you need one post some pick and weigh it and i will try to match it for you.and how many mm is the rings some are 1mm and some are 0.7mm as i found out when buying new rings.
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prawnabie

posted on 13/10/08 at 06:17 PM Reply With Quote
The word "minefield" comes to mind lol
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AndyGT

posted on 13/10/08 at 06:42 PM Reply With Quote
MikeRJ

I may be interested in the pistons +90, if you could let me know a price inc postage that would be swell.....

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short track 123

posted on 13/10/08 at 06:44 PM Reply With Quote
Any photo's





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MikeR

posted on 13/10/08 at 06:50 PM Reply With Quote
i've got a couple of 90 thou flat top pistons.

(don't ask, just accept the answer is ebay)

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andrews_45

posted on 13/10/08 at 06:58 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by thunderace
i have a lot of xflow pistons if you need one post some pick and weigh it and i will try to match it for you.and how many mm is the rings some are 1mm and some are 0.7mm as i found out when buying new rings.


I cannot get a pic at the minute, they are +90 thou and have the valve recesses in the piston. I'll get the ring dim measured and weighed get back to you asap (they are in my mates garage). Ta

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andrews_45

posted on 13/10/08 at 06:59 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by MikeRJ
1100, 1300 or 1600 pistons?

I have a set of brand new 1300 pistons and rings (I'm 95% sure they are +90) that were to go into my Striker engine (until I found out it had liners ), but I'd rather not break up a set...

[Edited on 13/10/08 by MikeRJ]


Ok mate, no worries. I understand. I might be interested in them anyhow as I am having a spare engine built. Could you please send me a price via u2u?
Ta

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andrews_45

posted on 13/10/08 at 07:02 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by MikeR
i've got a couple of 90 thou flat top pistons.

(don't ask, just accept the answer is ebay)


Can't find em, can you send me a link pls...
Ta

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andrews_45

posted on 13/10/08 at 07:06 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by short track 123
Any photo's


Not yet, but I'll get some up over the weekend

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modee

posted on 13/10/08 at 07:45 PM Reply With Quote
The 1.3 +90 piston has the part no. E18647 +90 DMPT stamped on the crown.
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trextr7monkey

posted on 13/10/08 at 10:46 PM Reply With Quote
Try Pete at Yorkshire Rally Supplies , Malton - I think he has an e bay shop YRS or similar





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Memphis Twin

posted on 14/10/08 at 09:21 AM Reply With Quote
If the hole isn't too large just get it tig-welded back up, and then fine emery it back to size.
I had some Cosworth forged x-flow pistons welded a few years ago after they developed cracks between the valve cut-out and the crown sidewall. No problem.

Cheers Chris.

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andrews_45

posted on 14/10/08 at 02:57 PM Reply With Quote
Nice 1 chaps, I have sorted 3 pistons out!!!

Thanks so much for your help...

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