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03-31-2015, 06:34 PM

David H

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Should it blue the end of a rod when using a rod heater to install the wrist pins??

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03-31-2015, 09:17 PM

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Yes, it will discolor the metal a little, but doesn't hurt a thing. Don't use any more heat than necessary to get the pin to slide in/out.

04-01-2015, 05:57 AM

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put the pins in the freezer overnight. the greater temp diff, the easier to install.

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