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Re: Can pistons be removed without pulling engine? (archive)
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Posted by Bob on December 28, 1999 at 01:35:05:

In Reply to: Can pistons be removed without pulling engine? posted by Colin on December 27, 1999 at 22:02:58:

: I was thinking of re ringing my 633. Can it be done by pulling the head, oil pan, and sliding pistons up?
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Yep-no sweat. It helps to have 3 hands, or a helper, but I have done it alone as well.

You can/should replace the big end bearings and almost all the mains at the same time.

Bob



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