How to install rings

Posted By: VITC_GTX

How to install rings - 02/21/11 02:22 AM

Got an engine from a guy (with a car I bought) that was already assembled as a short block. I took everything apart and things seem fine, including clearances. One question on the rings though; both the 1st and 2nd compression rings are the same. I didn't know that they did that. They both have a bezel on the inside top of the ring. They both have one dot (dimple) on the top as well. I thought the second ring usually had a bezel on the bottom?

Thoughts?

Posted By: RapidRobert

Re: How to install rings - 02/21/11 04:58 AM

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I thought the second ring usually had a bezel on the bottom? Thoughts?

the ones I've dealt w yes but iirc on the white sheet they could be the same & not likely the PO used 2 sets & nor that the assembly line worker at the ring mfr plant grabbed the wrong set. I'd go as is. Did you tear down this rebuilt short block to clean everything?

Posted By: VITC_GTX

Re: How to install rings - 02/21/11 05:19 AM

Yeah, I tore it down to clean everything and to check clearances. The engine had been sitting for 17 years.

Thanks for the thoughts on the rings. I assumed they were OK but just wanted a second opinion.

Posted By: RapidRobert

Re: How to install rings - 02/21/11 05:22 AM

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Yeah, I tore it down to clean everything and to check clearances. The engine had been sitting for 17 years.

17 yrs

, yeah I'd have done the same

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Posted By: StandOnIt

Re: How to install rings - 02/21/11 12:48 PM

Been assembled for 17 yrs and you are concerned the rings are wrong? Change them. Better profile and materials availabe now than back then. Are they stil tight in the holes?