Rings

Mormonmopedmaifa · Post by **Mormonmopedmaifa** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 4:18 pm

well soon im gonna try and retract that broke bolt and i was thinknin anyhting that needs done inside the engine i miht s well get done while its open. so i was thinkin ... how would i replace the rings around the piston i think i need new ones really bad. also how do i put em on and take em off? are there any things i need to be careful about when installing these things?
and how is the easiest way to do it they dont look like theyre easy to take off or put on.

vette76 · Post by **vette76** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 4:19 pm

very carefully. these rings are hardened so they will snap if u flex them too much.

burnt_toast · Post by **burnt_toast** » Sat Oct 22, 2005 1:39 am

make sure that you can tell which ring goes on top, and which one goes on bottom. they're slightly different.

as far as taking them off, you can get a ring tool, but its pretty easy to just use your hands. Just start from one side, and slowly work around it till it pops off.

I also recommend a hone after you get new rings, to help them seat right.

MySpree · Post by **MySpree** » Sat Oct 22, 2005 12:23 pm

the top ring has a silver shine to it as the botton does not. the top is plated with something. remember to put the bottom ring expander in.

Mormonmopedmaifa · Post by **Mormonmopedmaifa** » Mon Oct 24, 2005 7:08 pm

how what if i just put the head back together i dont think its messsed up that bad ... and i hear after new rings u gota break em in.