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natemoen

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01-08-2011, 04:58 PM

Originally posted by Rickrod3 View Post

Most of the pistons have the rings stuck in the grooves and I ready broke 2 rings.
I've tried heating the piston soaking in penetrating oils wondering if there any good tips out there.

Does any one know what the ring dimensions are I mean the cross section which might give me indication of wear. I'll be measuring end gap later on.

Thanks
Rick

Check out the end of the thread "piston"

Nathan
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