Piston Pins and Connecting Rod Bushes

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rohan696:
What are your thoughts on replacing piston pins and connecting rod bushings?
I'm changing the vertical cylinder and piston on my M696 with other used ones and was planning on using the pin from the replacement piston. Should I instead get a new pin and also change the original connecting rod bush?
Also, I'm not sure about the orientation of the piston pin from my horizontal cylinder (that I am not replacing). Does it make a huge difference which way it goes in?

Howie:
Inspact and measure.  If they look good and are within specs, no need to replace.  I'll look up the specs when I am near a manual.

rohan696:
Thank you. I'll do that, but I've heard that with time and use the pin and bush sort of "set" together, so using a pin that was installed on a different connecting rod might not set properly on this one? It's my first time doing this so I'm being extra cautious, don't want to put the bike back together only for it to break down again LOL

Howie:
 [bang]  I have the specs for most Monsters, but not your 696.  IMHO, this is an issue with gears and sprockets, but not with bearing clearance. 

rohan696:
I do have the dimensions, but the manual does ask the connecting rod bush to be replaced if putting a new piston pin in. I'm just trying to avoid the hassle of installing the bush, drilling lubricating holes and reaming it unless it is absolutely necessary. So if it's fine to mix pins and bushes then I'd rather not add more to my plate!

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