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Old 04-03-2011 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by wmay11
Hi guys,

A quick one, I have two sets of Max Power XL9 TQ piston and sleeves that have scoared on the exhaust port side. Can you still use the engines??
Chances are there buggered. It does depend on where the marks are, but having done the same thing myself it will more than likely be at the top of the piston and have an associated black mark to go with it. Cause is from trying to lean on the engine before its fully run in.
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