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Can '86 model OEM piston be used in a E-Series jug?

Posted: 07:04 am Jan 31 2020
by Staalburger
Anyone more inclined than me knows if a 1986 OEM piston (#13001-1219) can be used in a E-Series jug?
I see Wiseco lists the same KDX piston kit for models '86 to 2006.

It's a B piston for a cast iron sleeved jug(barrel).

Re: Can '86 model OEM piston be used in a E-Series jug?

Posted: 11:25 am Jan 31 2020
by KDXGarage
Welcome to kdxrider.net. Thank you for joining us.

On that piston, I would look at the piston ring pin locations to see if they do not pass through an open port. For example, the Wiseco 1986 - 2006 KDX200 piston ring pins DO pass through an open port on the 1983 - 1985 KDX200's.

Re: Can '86 model OEM piston be used in a E-Series jug?

Posted: 12:21 pm Jan 31 2020
by kdxsully
I’m really not sure. Check the ring pins like KDXGarage said. I think aftermarket are made with slight nuances to work with many years.

Re: Can '86 model OEM piston be used in a E-Series jug?

Posted: 07:12 am Feb 03 2020
by Staalburger
Thanks for the replies and for the welcoming. Long time lurker here first time poster.

The ring pin locations are identical to the E-Series piston (5 and 7 o clock, exhaust arrow being 12 o clock). Only physical difference I see is the lightening cutouts on the skirt.

Re: Can '86 model OEM piston be used in a E-Series jug?

Posted: 09:55 pm Feb 03 2020
by kdxsully
Check the height of the ring lands too if you haven’t already

Re: Can '86 model OEM piston be used in a E-Series jug?

Posted: 08:00 am Feb 05 2020
by Staalburger
Thanks I'll check them too.