How do you install a ring on a piston?
Work the opened ring down from the top of the piston to the second groove, place the ring squarely into the piston groove taking care to keep it flat, release the tension of the ring installer tool (ring is now installed). Repeat this same process with the Top groove rings.
Can a compression ring be spiraled on a piston?
(Compression rings must never be spiraled on the piston.) Once the piston rings are on the piston, “stagger” the end gaps. It is important that the ring end gaps are not lined up. This prevents oil flow past the rings.
Why do you need to use piston ring pliers?
Damage due to scratches can cause high oil consumption or increased blow-by gas emission during engine operation. Always use piston ring pliers for mounting and dismantling piston rings. Other tools, such as wire loops or screwdrivers, damage the piston ring and the piston.
What’s the best way to clean a piston ring?
Clean used pistons carefully to remove stuck-on dirt. Ensure in particular that the ring grooves are free from carbon and dirt. If necessary, clean oil drainage bores with a drill or other suitable tool. Take care not to damage the groove sides when removing carbon.
Work the opened ring down from the top of the piston to the second groove, place the ring squarely into the piston groove taking care to keep it flat, release the tension of the ring installer tool (ring is now installed). Repeat this same process with the Top groove rings.
(Compression rings must never be spiraled on the piston.) Once the piston rings are on the piston, “stagger” the end gaps. It is important that the ring end gaps are not lined up. This prevents oil flow past the rings.
Damage due to scratches can cause high oil consumption or increased blow-by gas emission during engine operation. Always use piston ring pliers for mounting and dismantling piston rings. Other tools, such as wire loops or screwdrivers, damage the piston ring and the piston.
Clean used pistons carefully to remove stuck-on dirt. Ensure in particular that the ring grooves are free from carbon and dirt. If necessary, clean oil drainage bores with a drill or other suitable tool. Take care not to damage the groove sides when removing carbon.