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  1. Jul 8, 2023, 09:27 PM #1
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    Making pistons from scrap aluminum - GIF

    Making pistons from scrap aluminum.




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    what are the small holes below the piston rings grooves for?

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    Quote Originally Posted by desbromilow View Post
    what are the small holes below the piston rings grooves for?
    If you are talking about the holes below the oil ring perpendicular to the gudgeon pin, these are to allow lubrication to the piston skirt.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Frank S View Post
    If you are talking about the holes below the oil ring perpendicular to the gudgeon pin, these are to allow lubrication to the piston skirt.
    Frank, Yes - thank you for explaining!!!!!! I figured they were for some type of lubrication, but didn't know what they were lubricating.

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