Dropped piston on concrete

[Premierburrito]

Had a 3.0 on an engine stand taking the pistons out when I pushed too hard and #2 came flying out gouging the concrete, the piston has a minor dent aswell. Would yall still run this in a stock rebuild? If not where do ppl get pistons from these days?

 

[rubydist]

You will need to look it over very carefully to make sure there are no cracks. You will want to polish off all the texture where it hit, so there are no high spots or sharp peaks as those will cause pre-ignition. If you can clean it all up and there are no cracks, you will possibly get away with using it again.

 

[SM105K]

Scuff, polish, and send it.

 

[Irish Pride]

I would say you will be ok. Polish it out and run it. As long as the rings will still seal you have nothing to worry about.

-Chad

 

[Premierburrito]

That’s a relief but if I decided too go with new pistons anyway are there still people selling forged pistons for shos?

 

[Irish Pride]

That’s a relief but if I decided too go with new pistons anyway are there still people selling forged pistons for shos?

www.shonutperformance.com

They are made to order to your specs. Prices have gone up in the last couple of years.

-Chad

 

[zoomlater]

Spark Surplus on eBay had some NOS 3.0 pistons, depends if you need left or right bank ones. If you use them, be sure to verify part numbers