Re: spiral lock inst. tool
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06/28/18 12:12 PM
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I'll save you 100 bucks. Watch a youtube video.
1970 Duster
Edelbrock headed 408
5.984@112.52
422 Indy headed small block
5.982@112.56 mph
9.42@138.27
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Re: spiral lock inst. tool
[Re: bonefish]
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06/28/18 12:33 PM
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fast68plymouth
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That’s pretty good advice!!
I’m also one who uses a pocket screwdriver for that job.
It does seem that some pistons are easier to install them in than others.
68 Satellite, 383 with stock 906’s, 3550lbs, 11.18@123
Dealer for Comp Cams/Indy Heads
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Re: spiral lock inst. tool
[Re: fast68plymouth]
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06/28/18 12:40 PM
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bonefish
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there is only one per side,the first side goes in perfect.the second side AINT NO WAY.the last part of the clip will not go into the groove.it looks like the pin is just a hair too long.
Last edited by bonefish; 06/28/18 12:41 PM.
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Re: spiral lock inst. tool
[Re: bonefish]
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Piston spec sheet should state how long of a piston pin it needs. Measure the pin and if it isn't right make a phone call to the manufacture
1970 Duster
Edelbrock headed 408
5.984@112.52
422 Indy headed small block
5.982@112.56 mph
9.42@138.27
Livin and lovin life one day at a time
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Re: spiral lock inst. tool
[Re: bonefish]
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06/28/18 01:49 PM
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the spec sheet on these ICON pistons say pin size .9900x2.750.these pins are over 3 inches long.3.010 to be exact. And there you have your answer. Next step call the manufacturer
1970 Duster
Edelbrock headed 408
5.984@112.52
422 Indy headed small block
5.982@112.56 mph
9.42@138.27
Livin and lovin life one day at a time
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Re: spiral lock inst. tool
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06/28/18 02:09 PM
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Biginchmopar
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the spec sheet on these ICON pistons say pin size .9900x2.750.these pins are over 3 inches long.3.010 to be exact. And there you have your answer. Next step call the manufacturer  ICON 1-800-648-7970 Ask for Daniel or Glen 
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Re: spiral lock inst. tool
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Just throwing this out there but if you are assembling your pistons I assume your assembly is already ready balanced. If you need new pins you may want to weight the old ones and the new ones to see what the difference in weight is. Gram scales are cheap at Harbor Freight, Walmart, or any office supply store if you don’t have one.
1970 Duster
Edelbrock headed 408
5.984@112.52
422 Indy headed small block
5.982@112.56 mph
9.42@138.27
Livin and lovin life one day at a time
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Re: spiral lock inst. tool
[Re: bonefish]
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06/28/18 02:34 PM
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Mopar Mitch
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What has ever happened to the older style 2-pin-hole clips? Those are easy to install. Can the piston supplier give you an option of the clips with the pistons? Can they be swapped and still installed into the piston?
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Re: spiral lock inst. tool
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John_Kunkel
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Internal snap rings are notorious for coming out.
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