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Old 3rd April 2013 | 16:32
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Robin400
 
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Differential Expasion

I was told forty years ago this problem is caused by not allowing sufficient time at low rpm before full power is set.
The aluminum piston expands losing contact with the pin allowing it to slide about in the piston. Some time later the pin warms up and tightens in the piston to one side causing cap wear.
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