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The only way to "check" a piston would be to remove it and visually inspect for damage and wear.
- Make certain that the piston is not cracked or otherwise damaged.
- check the ring grooves. Use a piston ring and a set of feeler gauges to determine the amount of wear. Excessive ring groove wear can result in piston failure and if the piston shatters, it can cause the engine to fail completely.
- Next, use a micrometer to determine the difference in the diameter of the piston between the top and bottom. The piston will wear and if the difference between the top and bottom is too great, the engine will exhibit "piston slap".
- Check the fit of the wrist pin, it should be tight.
HOWEVER
You can run a compression test and get a good idea whether the piston is functioning somewhat correctly.
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