426 wedge pistons

Bet your compression wasn't that good the piston was down in the hole to far?

68 to 71 340s had pistons above deck about 045
318 and 340 same ht. blocks

I would guess $25. x 8 to install bushings here in Vegas
at Least each plus the bushings (Vegas Machine).

I will look for some pistons after the race this weekend.
I am a neighbor of yours.