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GSX1100 piston questions

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Hey All

I'm a born again noob - my account got blasted because I didn't log in for ages.

Anyway, I am part way through rubuilding my '80 GSX1100E (Australian model). I have the bottom end back together with a new crank and 3rd and 4th gear.

Now I'm looking at the pistons. Couple of Qs - What is the the best way to clean the pistons, and what ring end-gap should I aim for? I'm not doing any performance mods - just a basic rebuild.

Thanks

Ben
 
...And should I re-use the circlips from either end of the wrist pin?
 
2car said:
...And should I re-use the circlips from either end of the wrist pin?
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I think you know the answer to that question already. :wink:
 
How many miles were on the engine before it was torn down? Im remembering my suzuki just getting a ring and valve job a few thousand miles before i did an overbore and it was starting to burn oil because we used the stock pistons and just put new rings in.
 
scotty said:
How many miles were on the engine before it was torn down? Im remembering my suzuki just getting a ring and valve job a few thousand miles before i did an overbore and it was starting to burn oil because we used the stock pistons and just put new rings in.
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Very little mileage. Original pistons are in excellent condition.
 
2car said:
robinjo said:
2car said:
...And should I re-use the circlips from either end of the wrist pin?
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I think you know the answer to that question already. :wink:
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But it's not the answer I want! :lol:
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Replace the circlips!!!! Polish the piston crowns on a buffing wheel. best way to clean them and the brighter the finish the less build up you will get in future.
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Re: GSX1100 piston questions

2car said:
Now I'm looking at the pistons. Couple of Qs - What is the the best way to clean the pistons, and what ring end-gap should I aim for? Thanks

Ben
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Free end gap (uninstalled) are 7.6mm(.3'') for the 1st ring, and 8.8mm(.35") for the 2nd ring. Ring end gap when ring is in the cylinder is .7mm (.03") for both.

I would just use a bit of fine emery cloth to clean up the sides of the piston, an old ring to scrape out the ring grooves, and make a small scraper out of brass to clean the piston tops and then hit them with a bit the fine emery paper once the major crap is off of the crowns. 8)
 
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