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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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01-26-2024 06:14 PM #1Senior Member
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Detroit 871
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01-26-2024 06:43 PM #2
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.
Mis b' havin
1972 58 yachtfish
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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?