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Old Mar 30, 2015 | 03:09 PM
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Honda was the OEM that fooled around with an oval-shaped piston years ago.
They moth-balled that idea.
HD pistons have always been round.(barrel-shaped acutally when measured with a .0005" graduated micrometer).
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Originally Posted by jhayward
Thank you. Is there usually any identifying marks on the jugs to show brand, size or kit? Obviously that would be to convenient.

This may be a dumb question, but forgive me because i have never been inside any part of a Harley engine - Yet. I remember hearing once that they had oval pistons or cylinders. Is this true?

Thanks again.

most big bore cylinders will have the manufactures name cast in them
 
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