Hi all. I will cut through the crap, most of you saw my post using v-drives username titled eagle rods. I need to know your opinions on using telfon buttons as wrist pin retainers instead of snap rings. A quick 411 on the situation...TRW Forged aluminum pistons for press fit rods (no grooves on the pistons for wrist pin keepers) for 4.250 bore, I have eagle forged steel rods bushed for floating pins that can not be returned. No one else makes off the shelf forged aluminum pistons for a standard bore 454 with the .270 dome which is a requirement. JE can make me some for a hefty price. Money is an issue but I do not want to trash my motor either. Any solutions besides the following:
1 Buy new rods
2 Bore the motor .030 over
3 Have pistons made
Bottom line, what are your opinions on using the buttons as retainers. I need to know if I am going to have to do what I listed above..Thanks for your help...Joe