[Healeys] Pistons

[Freese, Ken]

I have 2000 miles on the JE forged pistons. So far no problems and due
to their racing experience I don't expect any problems. I don't hear any
piston slap as I expected. There is slight start up smoke, though it
might be from guides also.
Ken Freese
65
BJ8

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Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2009 5:12 PM
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Subject: [Healeys] Pistons

Bad news. Was trying to get my BN4 that has been setting for years to
start and noticed a stuck valve. Thought maybe get here running and a
temp cycle will  free it up. Then noticed a bent pushrod and thought
might as well pull the head.  Did that and noticed the No 1 and 6
pistons are burned. Just a little at the  edge.(I will post some
pictures tomorrow). So it looks like I am going to need  some advice.I
am thinking about changing the pistons, with the engine in the  car. My
questions:

1. Am I crazy not to pull the lump and completely rebuild?
2. Who is the list favorite piston supplier currently?
3 No lead head? Yea or nay.
4 Wasn't there a guy rebuilding rocker assemblies? Need contact info

Sorry to bomb the list but I couldn't figure out how to search the
archives

Thanks Scott