RE: left and right pistons

[Sean B <polecat2@xxxxxxxx>]

Thanks, Dave.

Sean


Dave Casey wrote:
> 
> There are not left and right pistons except in certain engines where the 
> valve clearances are different (Hemi's for example).
> The pin offset is with respect to engine rotation, so it doesn't matter 
> which cylinder bank you're on - pointing to the front in the left bank 
> is the same as pointing to the front in the right bank.
> 
> Dave Casey
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
 Subject: left and right pistons
> 
> 
> >
> > If factory pistons have the pins offset, and there is a notch which goes 
> > towards the front, does that mean that there are left and right pistons? 
> > I have an engine with one new piston that slaps a bit, I am curious if 
> > it might be for the other side.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Sean


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