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parker007
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 09, 2018 9:28 pm    Post subject: 36hp pistons Reply with quote
I just puled apart a 36 hp engine and it have pistons with small dome, are these high compression pistons. sorry not clean yet.
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 10, 2018 1:40 pm    Post subject: Re: 36hp pistons Reply with quote
Yes, high compression pistons. What is the engine number on the motor they came off of?
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 10, 2018 6:09 pm    Post subject: Re: 36hp pistons Reply with quote
engine number is 2735023. they are 77.25mm on a rimco stamped case. Im wondering if they give more power?
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 30, 2018 3:51 pm    Post subject: Re: 36hp pistons Reply with quote
Looks like 40 hp pistons cut down for use in a 36 hp.
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