To: | mgrick@ptd.net |
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Subject: | Re: Piston Slap |
From: | gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison) |
Date: | Mon, 12 Jan 1998 22:48:45 EST |
Piston Slap refers to a piston that is too loose in it's bore, and as it rocks at each end of the stroke, makes a "slapping" noise (IMHO more likea hollow clunk) Un fortunately the cure involves new pistons to match the most likely needed overbore. Rick Morrison 72 MGBGT 74 Midget On Mon, 12 Jan 1998 20:50:45 -0500 Rick Brown <mgrick@ptd.net> writes: >Hi List > >Can someone explain to me exactly what is meant by the term "Piston >Slap" and the cure for same? > >Thanks in advance > >Rick > |
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