daddio4048 Daddios72 Joined Oct 18, 2015 Messages 668 Reaction score 258 Location Valdosta,Ga. May 12, 2024 #1 Would any of you shy away from using the internal retaining rings from Harbor Frieght for piston pins?
Would any of you shy away from using the internal retaining rings from Harbor Frieght for piston pins?
Scody21 Just send it Joined Jul 17, 2019 Messages 3,044 Reaction score 4,026 Location American National May 12, 2024 #2 Yeah, think that are made off shores. Look at McMasterCarr. And you also would be better off using the spiral lock ones, but that depend on what is called for from the piston maker.
Yeah, think that are made off shores. Look at McMasterCarr. And you also would be better off using the spiral lock ones, but that depend on what is called for from the piston maker.
Locomotion Well-Known Member Joined May 31, 2004 Messages 3,647 Reaction score 1,683 Location Florida May 12, 2024 #3 Nothing but what is recommended by the piston manufacturer. They have to be the correct material and precise design, tension & measurements.
Nothing but what is recommended by the piston manufacturer. They have to be the correct material and precise design, tension & measurements.
daddio4048 Daddios72 Joined Oct 18, 2015 Messages 668 Reaction score 258 Location Valdosta,Ga. May 12, 2024 #4 Thanks for the replies. Going with recommended spring locks from manufacturer