Tapered pistons

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John H Marrs Jr (John)

Monday, December 31, 2001 - 11:02 pm Click here to edit this post
My pistons are .047 smaller at the top than they are at the skirt.The service manual calls for a .046-.056 clearance on the top land.This seems strange, Why are they like that.

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John H Marrs Jr (John)

Monday, December 31, 2001 - 11:08 pm Click here to edit this post
I forgot to mention that my car is an 87 turbo T with 170000 miles before teardown.


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