Installing new pistons to arms

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  1. gdemopesq

    gdemopesq MOTOR CITY MAV

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    DO I need to take the new pistons to a shop to install on the arms? Do they come out easy or need a press or punch? Lemme know. Thanks in advance.
     
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    don graham MCG State Rep

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    Most times I've needed a press to get them out. Sometimes I've needed to heat them up also. I have a special press to remove them with dies to press them back in also. I'd take them to a machine shop if I were you. That's also a good time to change to better grade bolts like the ARP's.:)
     
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    ...if they are used rods (arms), now is a good time to get them...resized...

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