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  1. 04-12-2013 08:57 PM #1
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    I am tearing down a 350 to replace one in a 81 Scottsdale. I noticed on the bottom of each piston is engraved a "B". Just wondering if anyone can help me determine what this may mean or if anyone has seen this before.
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    Welcome to CHR! If it's hand engraved as opposed to machined in it could be as simple as the ID mark put on by a shop that rebuilt it before? Just guessing here, and could easily be all wet!
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    it`s to keep people unfamiliar with engines from putting the pistons in upside down .. B for " Bottom."
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    Quote Originally Posted by HOSS429 View Post
    it`s to keep people unfamiliar with engines from putting the pistons in upside down .. B for " Bottom."
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