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Thanks for all the great advice you guys gave to me. Here is how I got it done.
I made wooden piston supports just like the manual says. The only difference is I made my 6" long instead of 4". I put the supports under the center two pistons and turned the crankshaft until they were resting on the supports. At first I tried using my fingers to compress the rings, but that got my nowhere fast! I then switched to popsicle sticks. Someone else on here said it first, but popsicle sticks were made to install rings in cylinders! My Dad and I took our time and when back and forth between pistons. We installed one ring at a time.
Once the center two pistons were in, we shoved the cylinder down and started on the outer pistons. The outer pistons went much faster. Partly because we had figured out what we were doing by then, and also they are easier to get to.
Now I'm going to grab a cold one, stare at my bike, and dream of the day that it roars to life again!
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Now I'm going to grab a cold one, stare at my bike, and dream of the day that it roars to life again!
I like your style.
I tried using my fingers to compress the rings, but that got my nowhere fast! I then switched to popsicle sticks.
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I'm sorry but your gonna have to explain that one to me. How do you use popsicle sticks to put rings in??
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I tried using my fingers to compress the rings, but that got my nowhere fast! I then switched to popsicle sticks.
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I'm sorry but your gonna have to explain that one to me. How do you use popsicle sticks to put rings in??[/quote]
I used the sticks to press the rings into their grooves to allow the cylinder to slide over them. My Dad would take one popsicle stick and press the ring 180 degrees from the gap. I would then use two sticks to press on either side of the gap. It worked like a charm!
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