pistons & rings

[John (jfk)]

when i spoke to real steel they did ask me if it was for marine application as there is a difference i did ask if the difference was just in the price but was told there was no price difference just part difference. I do not no what it is should have asked. Anyway thanks for all the advice I will let you know how i get on.
John

[Jon Fuller]

Would have thought the only differences as far as you'll need, would be the brass freeze plugs and (sort of) corrosion resistant circulating pump components. Shells, pistons, rings etc I would have thought would be automotive.

[John (jfk)]

Could anyone tell me the most likly cause for the water to be in both sets of barrals as me mate has just said surly if the riser had gone it should only be in one side and not both any advice appreciated.

john

[Jon Fuller]

You didn't commit the cardinal sin of revving it up and switching it off did you? It's the worst thing you can do.

[John (jfk)]

i did try starting it after it had happened would that explain the water on both sides as i was worried about a cracked block or a nackered inlet manifold.

[Andy B]

I think you may have missed Jon’s point,
By revving the engine before you switch it off, the vacuum created inside the engine can suck water back up the exhaust and fill the combustion chambers!

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