how to stagger rings on piston

omszee Learner Dubber

15 posts · joined Oct 2009 · 1 Nov 2009, 11:17 pm

#744611

Hi guys i am assembling a 1600cc,and will like to have you all know how as to how to do this correctly..all the help will be appriciated......

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 2 Nov 2009, 12:35 am

#744616

omszee wrote:Hi guys i am assembling a 1600cc,and will like to have you all know how as to how to do this correctly..all the help will be appriciated......

Hi omszee,

the ring gaps are approx opposite each other...

or 180 degrees...

I can show You a photo if You need one...

cheers

LEE

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16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 2 Nov 2009, 6:13 am

#744627

seperate the gaps around the piston especially the oil ring if your using 3 piece

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

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Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 2 Nov 2009, 7:16 am

#744636

oil ring gap to the top, other gaps 120deg and arrow to flywheel

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8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 2 Nov 2009, 8:41 am

#744657

Stanley wrote:oil ring gap to the top, other gaps 120deg and arrow to flywheel

x2

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2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 2 Nov 2009, 7:50 pm

#744815

matberry wrote:
Stanley wrote:oil ring gap to the top, other gaps 120deg and arrow to flywheel
x2

x3 and it works

omszee Learner Dubber

15 posts · joined Oct 2009 · 24 Nov 2009, 4:52 am

#748842

thank you guys,i got it.i have rebuilt my bus engine,and my friend 1971 double cab. working fine......thank you again...