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    Default Ridge reamer. Is it necessary?

    What do you guys think? Will I need to removed this slight ridge before taking out the pistons? I can just catch my fingernail. But I've seen some people say that if you plan on putting the original pistons back in, it's not completely necessary. I'd just rather not buy a 70 dollar tool that I'll only use once

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    Just try... Hard to see in pictures but if it is small the rings can go right by. If it is large, they will stop the piston from coming out. You won't be reusing the rings so no harm, no foul. If the ridge is big enough to stop the piston from coming out, you are probably going to need a bore, or your "rebuild" will not last long before the blue haze of cheapness with envelop you.

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    If you do need one and dont need it for a couple of days, here is one for a bit less $$. https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-36500-R.../dp/B000P0ZK1O
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    Or pull the pistons out the bottom of the block. Installing them could then be an issue if the ridge is too much.
    Hate to say it, but $70 (or less from Amazon as mentioned by Trey) is the cost of doing business. Do it right with confidence, or try to cut the wrong corners and pay a lot more later.

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    If you need a ridge reamer, You need a bore job. Those things do more damage then they fix.
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    Quote Originally Posted by richpet View Post
    Or pull the pistons out the bottom of the block. Installing them could then be an issue if the ridge is too much.
    Hate to say it, but $70 (or less from Amazon as mentioned by Trey) is the cost of doing business. Do it right with confidence, or try to cut the wrong corners and pay a lot more later.

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    I completely agree with this. Wrong time to cheap out imho
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