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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 09:55 AM
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I cant think of or see any reason for this in the rotor housing. At least in my application.



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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by RONIN FC' post='891567' date='Jan 5 2008, 10:55 AM
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I cant think of or see any reason for this in the rotor housing. At least in my application.



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real good question never paid any attention to it , Mr Hannover were are you , your expertice knowledge is needed !
Old Jan 6, 2008 | 01:57 PM
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pinning...



adding extra dowels and/or tension bolts to strengthen the motor and resist flex.
Old Jan 6, 2008 | 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by sen2two' post='891634' date='Jan 6 2008, 02:57 PM
pinning...



adding extra dowels and/or tension bolts to strengthen the motor and resist flex.


Have you actually looked to see what you would be pinning to if you did that?...
Old Jan 6, 2008 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by sen2two' post='891634' date='Jan 6 2008, 02:57 PM
pinning...



adding extra dowels and/or tension bolts to strengthen the motor and resist flex.




I would have to desagree with you on it , the dowel pinning takes place on the spark plug side between the two stock dowel pins .

check this out so you can have an idea what I am trying to explain

https://www.nopistons.com/forums/index.php?...st&id=31305
Old Jan 6, 2008 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 13BT_Starlet' post='891638' date='Jan 6 2008, 02:14 PM
I would have to desagree with you on it , the dowel pinning takes place on the spark plug side between the two stock dowel pins .

check this out so you can have an idea what I am trying to explain

https://www.nopistons.com/forums/index.php?...st&id=31305


pinning isnt always done in the same spots.



in the picture he posted, that might of been a test housing for a failed attempt. Or an unfinished project.
Old Jan 6, 2008 | 06:57 PM
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Every housing I have has that. I think they all do.



Its only on one side of the housing. Unlike the stud holes that are cast all the way through.
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Originally Posted by sen2two' post='891651' date='Jan 6 2008, 06:34 PM
pinning isnt always done in the same spots.



in the picture he posted, that might of been a test housing for a failed attempt. Or an unfinished project.


everyone that I've know to do pinning always done it on the spark plug side do to the fact thats were most of the twisting and pressure point is at , do some research .
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Originally Posted by RONIN FC' post='891658' date='Jan 6 2008, 07:57 PM
Every housing I have has that. I think they all do.



Its only on one side of the housing. Unlike the stud holes that are cast all the way through.


I will check my 3rd gen housing tomorrow when I go by the builder shop , I'll take pics and post them .
Old Jan 6, 2008 | 09:18 PM
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they do not go all the way through..

out of all the 13bs ive seen.. they all have em..

perhaps to save some more ounces out of the motor or distribute the weight.. dunno



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