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Interesting... Valid point. Its not like the sleeve is any good if it's not pinched correctly!:hehe:

I think that would backfire tremendously. The reason I say this is That unless you get even heat thru the whole sleeve, it will not bend uniformly. You are likely correct in that it will bend more easily, making the tool bend the metal far too much. Just my thoughts tho. I don't have experience...

http://www.rayaracing.com/hardware101.htm I found this to be very informative. Something to consider. As I had warned about the hobby shops answers, keep in mind that Ray's is also interested in selling his products. I am not suggesting he is wrong or this is inaccurate by any means. He has WAY...

Agreed. the point of this is that he wants to learn about this. In otherwords, no working knowledge. Without a working knowledge, there is really no way he would know if any of this is working properly. Thanks for finding the link. I looked last night and for whatever reason, was only able to...

I have heard MANY stories about making the tools, using hose clamps etc, etc... The tools are CHEAP! I don't know anything about this particular shop, he was just the first Google... http://www.rayaracing.com/prodresize.htm That's to send it out and have it pinched. (don't think you are taking...

Be cautious with the hobby shop. They are there to sell parts. If they tell you it can't be repinched but can't point out damage that would prevent a sucessful rebuild, move on. Find a rebuilder online. Repinching is cheap in comparison to a new sleeve and piston. If you are going to buy a new...