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906 piston orientation

Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2017 3:32 pm
by bigdjag
Could someone please tell me the correct orientation for the pistons as I removed mine and forgot to mark which side points forward doh!
I did mark them horizontal and vertical though
Thanks :oops:

Re: 906 piston orientation

Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2017 5:53 pm
by odd duc
don't sweat it, I'm pretty sure they are symmetrical or at least close enough that there is no noticeable difference. I just put new pistons in mine and the new ones are symmetrical though I didn't measure the old ones. I'll put some calipers on the originals when i get home tonight.

Re: 906 piston orientation

Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2017 6:36 pm
by paso750
clean the piston crown and see if there are markings. If there is an A and S near the valve pockets A is the intake, S the exhaust side.
The intake valve is bigger than the exhaust valve hence the different size pockets.

Re: 906 piston orientation

Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2017 7:14 pm
by odd duc
Yup, Just as I walked away from the computer it dawned on me that the pistons are clearenced for the valves. A lesson in thinking before I speak.

Re: 906 piston orientation

Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2017 7:40 pm
by bigdjag
Thanks for the reply guys
I downloaded the manual but it doesn't mention anything about it
Thanks again