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Which way to press pistons back on rods?

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  • Start date Start date Jul 11, 2006
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95_5.0_stang

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Well I bought some low mileage stock fox body pistons/rods but they came seperated from each other. Can someone tell me which way the pistons need to go on the rods when pressing them back together? Also, anything I need to do or watch out for when pressing them back together? I plan to just put some motor oil on the pin and then press it in.
 

eagleautosports

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That isn't going to be enough. Most shops have to heat them up to get the pins in so I'd suggest having a shop do them for you and it shouldn't cost too much.
 

donsbad68

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Take them to a machine shop they will charge u like 2 bucks a piece
 
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