salvaging D454 parts

[Robert Engle]

While stripping down the engine from the junk chassis that I got, #6 piston was stuck in the bore.  After removing the cage valves, i drove the piston out.  It had a broken skirt, but the most interesting thing was  some one welded a piece of steel onto the connecting rod.  I assume this was done to balance the piston.

 

I 've seen a lot of jackleg repairs, but this is at the top of my list.

 

Bob Engle