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Old Jan 15, 2007 | 04:46 PM
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I am replacing the pistons on an existing internally balanced motor. I am looking to avoid rebalancing the assy...

Can this be done if the new pistons are weight matched to the old? Will this retain the balance?
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I am replacing the pistons on an existing internally balanced motor. I am looking to avoid rebalancing the assy...

Can this be done if the new pistons are weight matched to the old? Will this retain the balance?
Absolutely!
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 10:22 AM
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If the new pistons, pins, circlips (if any), and rings are within a gram or two of the originals, you will be fine.
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