1995 XP Piston Removal?

[Matthew Sean]

I got the PTO cylinder off this PM. What a time it took to unscrew the allen bolt holding the pipe to the manifold! Had to work at a snails pace given the lack of space. Grinded my allen key shorter on each end to work at it. The piston is cooked on the manifold side with the rings melted into the piston. Now my question is this: can I change this one piston without taking-off the mag end cylinder? And, do I really need the special puller mentionned in the motor manual to remove the piston pin puller? Any experience anyone?

 

[Dr Honda]

It's not going to be easy to get a piston out with only pulling one cyl, a doing it in the hull. So... I'm going to say yes... you will need the puller.

With that said... I don't recommend doing it that way. You need the engine out to properly flush, and inspect the crank. Also, since you are dealing with a 17~18 year old engine... that crank is going to be tired, and I full rebuild is in order.