Caveman Repair

[MattyQ]

Hi ,
I have what I think is a seized piston on an engine of mine.  Using my caveman mechanic skills , I hit it with a rubber mallet and broke about a 1 x1 piece of the bottom fin off ![:0] My question is , will this hurt the cylinders performance/ is it still usable?  [B)]

Thanks ,
Q

[thrownchain]

Useable yes, it just won't look pretty.

[sixdazed]

Matty,If you have the broken off piece a talented welder/machinist can make it look almost good as new.If you need a place to send it to let me know.Later,
                                      Ric

ric emmal

[MattyQ]

Ric and Dan , thanks for the reply.  Good to know about re-attaching.  once I get the piston out, I will check to see if its still worth it ! Regards
Q

[Speedy]

quote:Originally posted by MattyQ

Hi ,
I have what I think is a seized piston on an engine of mine.  Using my caveman mechanic skills , I hit it with a rubber mallet and broke about a 1 x1 piece of the bottom fin off ![:0] My question is , will this hurt the cylinders performance/ is it still usable?  [B)]

Thanks ,
Q

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