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  1. 01-26-2024 06:14 PM #1
    ian w
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    Detroit 871

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    If a valve has destroyed one piston how easy is it to Jack the engine up,drop the oil pan and replace the bad piston
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  2. 01-26-2024 06:43 PM #2
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    Re: Detroit 871

    top of the engine has to come off. exhaust manifold, head, turbo, blower. piston has to come out of the top of the hole.
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  3. 01-26-2024 07:16 PM #3
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    Re: Detroit 871

    On a 71, A piston and liner are easily replaced.
    Then a new head.

    Next question back to you; For just a few more bucks, is the engine is ready for an in frame overhaul?
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