Removing Stock Piston

[Topher1449]

I'm new at this. I have the whole top end apart but I can't figure out how to take the piston off the rod. Thanks for you input.

 

[nboldman]

Pull the circle clips, set them aside, once the circle clips are out the wrist pin is next. Once that is out and set aside the piston will cone right off the connecting rod, but there will be a bearibg in the connecting rod, make sure you dont let that fall into the cases.

And walla! Your piston is off. To put back on its just the opposite.

 

[Larry's Shee]

Step 1: Stuff rag around rod/crank so C-clip can't fall in.
Step 2: Don't re-use C-clips.
Step 3: If pin doesn't slide out, rig a puller.

I:I

 

[nboldman]

Step 1: Stuff rag around rod/crank so C-clip can't fall in.
Step 2: Don't re-use C-clips.
Step 3: If pin doesn't slide out, rig a puller.

I:I

Thats what i was forgetting! I:I

 

[Larry's Shee]

That's why we have to work together around here, bound to forget something that comes automatic. Sooner or later we cover all the bases.

 

[Topher1449]

I appreciate it guys. I'll get the piston off tomorrow.
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos...3153030486_1624548093_2855916_623196774_n.jpg

 

[blasterdemon7]

For when it's time to put it back together.

 

[webmonstro]

Here's my home made wrist pin remover/installer tool:

Made it for when i rebuilt my XT350 but will work with any piston realy
just have to bend the tabs on the right to adjust to the size of the piston then hold the T and tighten the bolt and it will push it out

you can do it with a large socket also

Nuno

 

[Blaaster]

That is a neat tool Nuno.