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Old 01-16-2005, 03:55 PM
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bushed or pressed pin??

what advantages do bushed connecting rods have over pressed pin?? they are priced about 30 bucks more than pressed pin...
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Easier assembly/dis-assembly. Actually a press pin gives the piston more bore stability.
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Old 01-16-2005, 06:24 PM
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pins

I prefer the floating pins. The difference in cost is about the same as paying a machinist to press in the pins anyway.
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