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dt 175 piston

Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2010 6:23 pm
by sjc
getting my 80s yamaha conversion barrell back,,is there any-one who can supply a piston with the windows welded up or is there an altenative one i could use..many thanks steve.. ;)

Re: dt 175 piston

Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2010 9:38 am
by J1MS
I bought a few of the DT175 pistons from Dave Webster back in the 80's which were all welded.
I don't know of a version without windows, but I started using a reed valve with a little additional porting and much larger inlet timing, it made the engine more ridable with no spit back.
Might be an option ?

Re: dt 175 piston

Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2010 5:26 pm
by sjc
thanks j1ms,,porting wise it was taken to its max,,was mick haymens race barrel,,wot reed block are you using? cheers steve v.s.s.c ;)

Re: dt 175 piston

Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2010 8:15 pm
by J1MS
sjc wrote:thanks j1ms,,porting wise it was taken to its max,,was mick haymens race barrel,,wot reed block are you using? cheers steve v.s.s.c ;)

Re: dt 175 piston

Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 2:52 pm
by jonny snatchsniffer
if you cant get one you can use a cr250 piston, but you would need to change the rod for one with an 18mm smallend bearing