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Re: Diamond piston/ring problem [Re: '72CudaRacer] #2460971
03/04/18 05:07 PM
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I run the napier back cut 2nd ring as well..........lower tensions, more power from reduced friction............ beer


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Re: Diamond piston/ring problem [Re: '72CudaRacer] #2460978
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Ever since Diamond was aquired their shipping and QC has been off the mark.I'm sure it will level off.


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Re: Diamond piston/ring problem [Re: '72CudaRacer] #2461014
03/04/18 06:10 PM
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I think they are doing like CP did with that odd radial depth--think it is a Diamond thing--why?? Who knows!! Total Seal is the go to for any rings and remember they sell Lots of rings not just gapless

Re: Diamond piston/ring problem [Re: ] #2461164
03/04/18 09:58 PM
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All the Diamond piston packages with rings I've bought in the last ten years came with rings size and type I ordered in Total Seal boxes work


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Re: Diamond piston/ring problem [Re: hemi-itis] #2461201
03/04/18 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted By hemi-itis
Ever since Diamond was aquired their shipping and QC has been off the mark.I'm sure it will level off.

Aquired by management that do not know anything about making pistons, or the piston business. Key personnel that do will leave, personnel that can help won't be brought in. Machining, QC processes, and costs will be cut, and quality will suffer. CP got real busy soon after the below announcement, racers have seen this story play out over and over.

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Re: Diamond piston/ring problem [Re: LSP] #2461685
03/05/18 09:33 PM
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Talked Kevin at Total Seal today, less than 3 mi he gave me a part # for the rings that I need, they come in a set. Told me that Diamond makes a lot of custom piston to fit their "advanced profile" ring sets.
Thanks for all your help, I learned something new! Will never make this mistake again.

Brian

Re: Diamond piston/ring problem [Re: '72CudaRacer] #2461788
03/06/18 12:38 AM
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The old rings were gapped for nitrous use (but not used), top ring gap was over .030". This owner will not use nitrous, that was one of the reasons for me fixing the engine.

Brian [/quote]

4.600 bore engine I would have top ring gap over .030 for N/A and a little more if forced induction or nitrous. A little extra gap doesn't hurt anything, not enough could get ugly fast. Dan

Re: Diamond piston/ring problem [Re: '72CudaRacer] #2461881
03/06/18 04:17 AM
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DO NOT CUT THE RINGS... I'd simply contact Diamond and discuss the matter with them.

I'e been working for a major global piston ring manufacturer for past 12 years... interesting things I've learned!


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Re: Diamond piston/ring problem [Re: qwkmopardan] #2462016
03/06/18 02:51 PM
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4.600 bore engine I would have top ring gap over .030 for N/A and a little more if forced induction or nitrous. A little extra gap doesn't hurt anything, not enough could get ugly fast. Dan [/quote]

No, .016", just tight enough so the feeler gauge by itself is held in the gap.

Diamond doesn't build engines, or rings.

And yes, it makes a difference.

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