not so pros

[beaglebriar]

Yeah used 5/8 threaded rod heated with a torch to bend.

Just keep an eye on them. I think it can be prone to cracking when bent like that.

Not being the internet know it all or anything just don't want to see you have problems.

 

[huskihl]

Happen to remember what brand? And yes the windowed Meteor is the schnizzel in the 266.

Lrb. And there's a couple more on eBay. The lrb piston seemed fine, looked good, ran good, but I wanted to try a regular one. Glad I did

 

[Stump Shot]

Yeah used 5/8 threaded rod heated with a torch to bend.

If you're just going to run around the ranch at home this would be OK. There's no way I can mice words here to sugarcoat what needs said, so with this in mind...in no way shape or form would I recommend that for on Hyway usage. One good pot hole and your axle will be gone. Threaded rod is not heat treated and is very soft in comparison to U-bolts specifically made for the job at hand. My best recommendation to you would be to get the proper U-bolts from the parts store and replace them. Would really hate to see you get in some sort of accident because I didn't say anything. Hope you understand I'm not just trying to be a dick here.

 

[Stump Shot]

Lrb. And there's a couple more on eBay. The lrb piston seemed fine, looked good, ran good, but I wanted to try a regular one. Glad I did

@Czed

 

[Red97]

Not exactly, really comes down to what you are going to use the saw for.

How much of a pop up (height) you cut on those 268 pistons?

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[Stump Shot]

How much of a pop up (height) you cut on those 268 pistons?

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Since Dave was putting them in a plethora of saws it was decided to just cut them at standard 372 piston height. Dave sent one along for an example.

That said if doing a one off, squish can be measured and the cut adjusted to reflect the new squish target measurement desired.

 

[Jon1212]

Good evening guys
I'll be pullin for ya @Jon1212 hopefully it works out well for you

Gracias, Gunner.

 

[Cigmaker]

Just checking in fellas. I did buy the truck she ain't as clean as the pictures but it's decent considering it's 15 years old. Drove it 60 miles home nice and smooth. Need a new passenger side mirror and I hope a new battery in the remote everything else seems ok. Gonna get some sleep been a long day. I'll check in with yall in the morning.

 

[Stump Shot]

How much of a pop up (height) you cut on those 268 pistons?

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Looking at notes, I cut a 10mm wide band .055" on the 268 slab pistons and just as deep on the 272's but an 11mm wide band.

 

[beaglebriar]

Gracias, Gunner.

Bilingüe también ... ¡eres un zapato adentro!

 

[p61 western]

Bilingüe también ... ¡eres un zapato adentro!

You from out west to lol?

 

[beaglebriar]

Looking at notes, I cut a 10mm wide band .055" on the 268 slab pistons and just as deep on the 272's but an 11mm wide band.

Wow! I was guestimating around .040 on the 272 piston.

 

[Jon1212]

Bilingüe también ... ¡eres un zapato adentro!

Gracias, eso espero...

 

[beaglebriar]

You from out west to lol?

Negatory rubber duck..

 

[Red97]

Looking at notes, I cut a 10mm wide band .055" on the 268 slab pistons and just as deep on the 272's but an 11mm wide band.

Thank you, may have to cut a dish in one to drop the comp in a project saw.

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[p61 western]

Negatory rubber duck..

Lmao just making sure.

 

[Stump Shot]

Wow! I was guestimating around .040 on the 272 piston.

On my 272 I only cut .030" off of it, as the base then had to be cut as well.

 

[Stump Shot]

Thank you, may have to cut a dish in one to drop the comp in a project saw.

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I'd Mic the middle, as it's the thinnest part.

 

[Red97]

I'd Mic the middle, as it's the thinnest part.

Yessir, if I go too deep the comp will really drop.

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[Stump Shot]

Yessir, if I go too deep the comp will really drop.

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Would you happen to know offhand the clearance between the piston and the squish band? If so, what size saw motor is this?