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Dang, that's cooler than using an old IMS bearing as a fidget spinner...
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Dang, that's cooler than using an old IMS bearing as a fidget spinner...
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

... You make a clock sculpture for the living room... The piston is from the 3.2L engine (2000 Boxster S) that I bought last fall and that I am now parting out. The other 5 pistons are for sale.

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That’ll buff right out… All kidding aside, cool clock!

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Very cool and love salvaging retired parts! Based on orientation assume bank 1 - cyl 1, 2, or 3? Few years back I made garage/workshop clocks as gifts for 3 friends and myself... Recently saw a 991.1 GT3 "aerated" block full motor morphed into a very pricey coffee table. Nicely done

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Yes, cylinder 3. When you look closely the rod is noticeably twisted... https://986forum.com/forums/boxster-general-discussions/87500-bought-2000-boxster-engine-project.html Nice brutalist clock...

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Dang, that's cooler than using an old IMS bearing as a fidget spinner...

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Now I know what I'm making for Christmas gifts. Thanks for the idea.

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