Is this a normal amount of play in the pistons?

[smaguire93]

Is this too much play in the pistons. And if it is would new piston rings do the job or should I look at other options?


2003 sea doo gti 720. Has sat for 5 years unused.

Rear piston

Front piston

 

[etemplet]

Better to measure the bore size of the cylinders but that won't tell all.. The skirt is the largest size on the piston and the top is a bit smaller so you'd have some play. Rocking the pistons back and forth sometimes gives the perception that clearance is excessive. Did you do a compression check prior to removing the head? Good Luck.

 

[smaguire93]

Better to measure the bore size of the cylinders but that won't tell all.. The skirt is the largest size on the piston and the top is a bit smaller so you'd have some play. Rocking the pistons back and forth sometimes gives the perception that clearance is excessive. Did you do a compression check prior to removing the head? Good Luck.

I did not unfortunately as the ski wasn't runnin. Just purchased a new gasket set so will put it back together and do a compression test. Cheers