I was just wondering if this is safe. I don't think I like the idea of buying used pistons, but used rods are way cheap on ebay. A few weeks ago I saw a set of Crowers with a claimed 1K miles go for $200.

Is it too risky to buy used rods? Is there a way to examine them for signs of wear or stress?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JRciv &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I was just wondering if this is safe. I don't think I like the idea of buying used pistons, but used rods are way cheap on ebay. A few weeks ago I saw a set of Crowers with a claimed 1K miles go for $200.

Is it too risky to buy used rods? Is there a way to examine them for signs of wear or stress?</TD></TR></TABLE>

People for years have been using used OEM parts in their rebuilds. Aftermarket parts wouldnt be any differnt. Get the rods checked so u get the correct fitted bearings and I dont see where a problem would occur.

 

Well, I was thinking that aftermarket parts are more likely to be abused. I mean, why would someone sell low mileage rods or pistons unless they blew their motors?

 

different compression, bigger bore, more power, so need stronger rods. You cant really go wrong with a used rod, if it broke it broke, you cant super glue it back together. And you can tell if there were problems with a piston also.

 

I bought my Srp 9.5:1 pistons and my eagle h beam internals, used for 7k at 15psi. for $400

Bought a set of rings and bearings for $165 and I plan to spray a 150 shot on them

******* things better hold, dontsee why they wouldnt unless there was visible scarring

Saved me a good bundle, basically payed for the machine work to the block and milling of the head

 

you should be fine just make sure the ringlands are good