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Old 05-15-2020, 08:24 AM   #6
rotorwrench
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Default Re: How to mount the piston rings from above?

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I'm not sure what brand those are. I prefer Hastings piston rings since they can be compressed a bit easier on the oil scraper ring assembly. It can be a challenge at times to compress them. It is possible that the expander ring size was incorrect but they do have to be tight in the bore or the ring will fail to control the oil movement from the cylinder wall. Follow the ring manufacturer's instructions closely when installing the set. Not all ring brands are installed the same way. If there is a problem, I try to contact the vendor who sells them and see what they say that might help since they will be the one to warranty them if they will not fit correctly. I learned the hard way not to try and trim them down so I would always recommend for a person to get more information before doing that.

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