Merc 2.5 piston c clip question ?

[superboattwin250]

Hey guys getting ready to put my 2.5 245hp back together with Mahle top pinned pistons but I need to order c clips. Which c clips are the correct ones to order? Does any one know the part number? Thanks mark !

[Jay Smith]

Pro Marine Pt. Number W4958 Cir clips should work , Good luck with the Mahle Pistons....... Jay

[superboattwin250]

Thanks jay for the fast reply. Are the Mahle pistons no good?

[Jay Smith]

There is a reason Pro Marine quit handling them...IMO I would not run them in any motor I would build... Jay

[BoomerMuskoka]

There is a reason Pro Marine quit handling them...IMO I would not run them in any motor I would build... Jay

that sucks i have 6 i was about to put into my bridgeport, :( what would be the best alternative? for a steel sleeve bridgeport

[superboattwin250]

Does that go for just the new ones or the older ones as well. These are a clean old set I was going to put new gold rings on and run. Now I'm having second thoughts....

[Dave Strong]

There is a reason Pro Marine quit handling them...IMO I would not run them in any motor I would build... Jay

Pins don't stay put? at least they never on Bridgeports. My 245hp needed at least 3 pistons on every re ring also.

Dave

[superboattwin250]

These are top pinned so I don't think the pin could come out. Maybe it's the materail they are made of?

[BoomerMuskoka]

i was under the impression that mahle were "THE" pistons to run in a bp. i have a set and a couple spares, and a pile of stock 200 pistons, i was hoping i didnt need to buy anymore pistons :nonod:

[Capt.Insane-o]

the older oem ones were fine.

[Dave Strong]

Pretty sure the last BP pistons made for Merc were Wiseco or TRW. I know they were not Mahle, the originals were Mahle.
If I redo any race motor in the future would go with Wizzard and nothing else.JMO

Dave

[timmc6]

i was under the impression that mahle were "THE" pistons to run in a bp. i have a set and a couple spares, and a pile of stock 200 pistons, i was hoping i didnt need to buy anymore pistons :nonod:
I have 2 motors with Mahle pistons that us1 top pinned,no problems,2 seasons,and anybody that knows me:eek: I turn the heck out of it!!!!tim

[Dave Strong]

I have 2 motors with Mahle pistons that us1 top pinned,no problems,2 seasons,and anybody that knows me:eek: I turn the heck out of it!!!!tim

I tossed a lot of good pistons for pins coming out before I heard of John's top pin mod. Wish I still had them.

Dave

[BoomerMuskoka]

Pretty sure the last BP pistons made for Merc were Wiseco or TRW. I know they were not Mahle, the originals were Mahle.
If I redo any race motor in the future would go with Wizzard and nothing else.JMO

Dave

does wizzard make 2.4l pistons?

[superboattwin250]

Us1 top pinned mine. I hope they are ok. Is there a way of telling if they are the better ones?

[timmc6]

Us1 top pinned mine. I hope they are ok. Is there a way of telling if they are the better ones?
John went through a bunch of pistons to find me 2 sets that we're good enough!!! I really like dealing with john,he is straight up,:iagree: Tim

[superboattwin250]

Well looks like I'm going to assemble it with some fresh gold rings and my 5250 big rods with new bearings and hope for the best. Any thing else I should do guys before I starting bolting her up?

[timmc6]

I would top guide while it is on the bench,jmo tim

[Dave Strong]

does wizzard make 2.4l pistons?

You bet, Jay Smith sells them.

Dave

[superboattwin250]

Thanks Tim. I was planning on making it top guided as well. Hope this thing runs top notch. I got the head machined to 34cc with 1mm gaskets. Just don't want to leave any important stuff out of this thing while it's apart

[Jay Smith]

I sell the Wizards for 2.4 the newer mahles made in TN had big time skirt failures. The older ones WERE better but they cracked at the wrist pin boss areas...Not trying to pee on your parade just from what I've witnessed... Jay