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Had a lot of blow by coming from my pcv and breather cap the other day after I nailed it. The culprit wa s a broken compression ring on #1 piston. What does it cost to buy a new set of pistons,rings,and bearings? and if I have someone press the new pistons on and put the rings on do I need to size the bearings or are they a standard size ??
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How do I determine the size and replacement part # of the piston and rings or do I just bring it to an automotive speed shop??
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And if you decide to replace all rings and bearings, there are several companies that offer a "kit" of all parts needed except for the piston. I use Wagamon Engine Rebuilders. Their phone number is 612-789-9005. They are competitively priced, and the people who answer the phone are knowledgeable and friendly. They can also help you decide if you have the right camshaft for your combination.
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Ron and Larry,
No damage to the cyl walls at all. There is some wear on the bearings, can I just replace the bearings and torque the bolts down or do I have to plastigauge all the caps?
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