Folding oil rings on install into sleeve

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Folding oil rings on install into sleeve

19 Dec 2014 19:24
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I am getting close to sliding my block over my pistons in the next few days...first time at it.

Was planning to compress the rings in some plastic cut from oil containers/jugs that is bound by adjustable hose clamps.

I See "kaw-a-holic" had trouble with folding oil rings. So wondering if there are any tips on how to prevent / mitigate it?

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Chris
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Re: Folding oil rings on install into sleeve

19 Dec 2014 21:12
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I've used beer can metal. There has to be a lot of clearance for the ring to fold over. Check them with a feeler gauge. It might be too much.
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Re: Folding oil rings on install into sleeve

19 Dec 2014 21:16 - 19 Dec 2014 21:17
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chconger wrote: Hi All

I am getting close to sliding my block over my pistons in the next few days...first time at it.

Was planning to compress the rings in some plastic cut from oil containers/jugs that is bound by adjustable hose clamps.

I See "kaw-a-holic" had trouble with folding oil rings. So wondering if there are any tips on how to prevent / mitigate it?

Thanks
Chris

My problem was that I used just the hose clamp itself, that was a bad idea in retrospect.
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Re: Folding oil rings on install into sleeve

19 Dec 2014 21:38
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The beer can trick works of course with a hose clamp. Still a pain in the ass.
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Re: Folding oil rings on install into sleeve

20 Dec 2014 05:52
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I used popsicle sticks to gently compress the rings to get them in the sleeves. It worked, but it helps to have another person to work on one piston while you do the other.
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Re: Folding oil rings on install into sleeve

20 Dec 2014 06:06
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fordtruck wrote: I used popsicle sticks to gently compress the rings to get them in the sleeves. It worked, but it helps to have another person to work on one piston while you do the other.

This is what Jay from APE recommended to me and it worked like a charm. Gotta admit though I was worried sick till I was sure all were good.
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Re: Re:Folding oil rings on install into sleeve

22 Dec 2014 04:47
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They have the compressors come up on eBay from time to time. In the near future I'll be doing this to at least one of my bikes. Good to know about the Popsicle sticks.
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Re: Folding oil rings on install into sleeve

22 Dec 2014 11:22
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Check my $6.00 DIY Ring Compressor post in the tools section
www.kzrider.com/forum/21-tools/596235-6-...-ring-compresser-set

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