How to install piston rings, which way do they go? quick and to the point.
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- A video detailing how piston rings are installed on the piston. The model is an LS piston, but the info will carry over to many others. Always be sure to install the rings the correct way, and consult a user manual if need be. Have fun!
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Not gonna lie, I’m really glad you made this video because I have a used rotating assembly that I’m using, it was remanned in 2018 and wore out the main bearings, the rest of the engine is in great shape so I’m gonna send it. Any who, I took all the rings off too clean all the carbon off everything and discovered that the rings were not all one color anymore and had no idea which way they go back on! Good content lol
This is exactly why I made the video! Mainly because I knew I’d have to go back and look at it myself too 🤣
Thank you so much for this clear explanation of rings! I broke down my EVO engine, first time ever doing any such thing, and didn't know squat about rings. Now I feel confident except for one thing - my Harley friend said I need a number off of the piston in order to buy new rings, but there are NO numbers on the two pistons!
I'm now at a road block, can't complete my order of Hastings at J&P or continue my rebuild. ('95 Harley Bad Boy Springer)
I’m glad I could help! I think a reputable Harley dealer should be able to take your bikes VIN and get you the correct set of rings
I feel smarter as we speak
I’m sure there’s a whole lot you could teach me Scott!
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Unfortunately, I would not be the teacher here big red
Good info thanks for sharing 👍🏽👍🏽💯
You got it!
This was a great upload for people trying to learn. When most people take the top two rings off to gap for boost, they just leave the lowers in tact right? Nothing to modify on them so why remove them correct? Thanks
Hey man I hope it helps someone one day!
If the pistons were clean and the engine wasn’t burning oil I’d say yeah absolutely leave them alone.
More great tech tips!
😁 I like making these shorter to-the-point videos when I’m just trying to get some information across
But oil rings doesn’t matter sometimes they face anyway but those 1 and 2 make sure they face up and play several times check cause once you close head 😂😂😂😂😂😂 it’s tough to take it out after mistakes
Oh yeah and if they’re upside down it’s probably gonna burn some oil 🤣
Thanks! Btw you sound just like John Cusack lol
Hang on I gotta go look up John Cusack
Ha!
Lol I like John Cusack good actor appreciate the help when I done my piston ring’s last night I thought I got the 1st and second rings mixed up but watching your video good thing I didn’t cause would have sucked taken them back off without a ring spreader to switch them around haha
Right on man, glad I could help! Have fun building your engine
Good to know
May help some day :)
Can you help me? i am rebuilding my motorcycle and the rings i got
1. ring with all edges chamfered on all 4 corners marked with "R"
2. ring with no chamfers anywhere just flat square mark "2R"
3. normal oil ring pack
which ring should i use as the top and 2nd ring
Id guess they go installed in the order you have them written here, but I can’t say for sure. It would be best to call the manufacturer of the rings and ask there to be sure
I've got a set of those rings as well, I got mine from AliExpress, I've no idea what way they go 🤔
Jeez did you get them for 3$ lol
No it can’t go both way the inner bevel goes up
Right, one ring has a single bevel and the other ring is completely round on the inside