Re: Slight Tapping after no oil

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She likely soft seized the motor each time it quit . The tapping you hear is probably piston slap .

Best would be to replace the piston and rings . Cylinder condition would determine whether or not an oversize piston is needed .

Or , if the piston and cylinder are not too bad , just clean them up and run it . Live with the tap , tap ...

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