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Patrick L. · 05-15-2020, 06:33 AM

Ooopps, I mis-read the OP.

Gap the rings

Install rings from bottom first/up on pistons. In other words oil ring first. Most oil rings don't need an expander, the others can be put on without an expander but an expander does help.

05-15-2020, 06:33 AM	#5
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: How to mount the piston rings from above? Ooopps, I mis-read the OP. Gap the rings Install rings from bottom first/up on pistons. In other words oil ring first. Most oil rings don't need an expander, the others can be put on without an expander but an expander does help. Last edited by Patrick L.; 05-15-2020 at 07:53 AM.