Slight piston scoring

craigz9876

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Just rebuilt my 240 blaster and I've had 3 hrs running in then found I had a leak from my base gasket ( metal vitos one) so when I removed the jug I found slight vertical scoring against the piston. These were very small just visible. Is this anything to be worried about or is it normal? Thanks in advance.
 
I've put it back together now as I dint have my phone when I did it! But do you think it could have done it with it running lean due to the leak. If it's normal I'll leave it done a new leak down and all good gonna do compression in the morn. It doesn't have any knocks etc was just thinking the piston could be slapping the bore
 
It's common to have ever so slight scoring on the skirts. Excessive (that you can feel with your finger) scoring should be looked into as the aluminum will begin to "rub off" on the cylinder sleeve and eventually result in a siezed engine.

Running lean for a short period will not score a piston usually, there is excess oil in the crankcase for that purpose. What it will do is make any other problems MUCH worse. It raises the combustion temperature significantly so the aluminum is more likely to gouge if there is anything in there to cause it.

Very small dirt particles can cause slight scoring and steel particles from an uncleaned cylinder post-hone can also cause it. If you've already reassembled and leak checked, I'd say run it and just keep an ear out for anything unusual. If you hear nothing, ride it like you stole it.
 
Nice 1 cheers was thinking I might need to rebuild again. Gonna order a +3 stroker soon so I got it for next rebuild. Would you lot suggest getting a forged piston and uprated clutch? Also would I be best off with a adjustable stator?
 
And as for the raised combustion temps my overheating light was coming on ( got some sort of digital speedo) and since I sorted the leak it hasn't come on since!
 
Ok thanks what clutch is recommended? Do vitos do one so I could order the lot from them to save 2 lots of postage
 
do yourself a favor and stay away from vitos stuff if you can. ive heard lots of bad things about them.

and i put a clutch from DP Clutches, i believe its a little bit heavier duty than stock. works very well for me but i dont have as much power as your planning
 
Ok thanks for the replies what about the adjustable stator is that necessary with these mods? Think I'm going to order the wisco piston 1 size up ready so I can get it rebored when I build