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Fatheads4ever · 12-04-2021, 09:28 PM

Hi Guys.. I was checking the ring gap of my new rings when I noticed that the box was missing a spring tensioner on the third oil control ring. 2x times thin steel flat rings separated by a wiggly spring. The wiggly part is missing.
There are 4 ring grooves with the 4th ring being cast iron.
Can I just install 3 rings and leave the 3rd one out?
Can I install the 4th ring in the 3rd ring position?
I've got some old pistons with rings so could I use a second hand piece in the new pistons?
Ideas anyone?

Regards Kevin

12-04-2021, 09:28 PM	#1
Fatheads4ever Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Auckland New Zealand Posts: 59	V8 piston rings Hi Guys.. I was checking the ring gap of my new rings when I noticed that the box was missing a spring tensioner on the third oil control ring. 2x times thin steel flat rings separated by a wiggly spring. The wiggly part is missing. There are 4 ring grooves with the 4th ring being cast iron. Can I just install 3 rings and leave the 3rd one out? Can I install the 4th ring in the 3rd ring position? I've got some old pistons with rings so could I use a second hand piece in the new pistons? Ideas anyone? Regards Kevin