Re: Ring compressor problems

Posted by Ron in Nebr on April 11, 2005 at 18:58:04 from (65.172.143.165):

In Reply to: Ring compressor problems posted by Todd L on April 11, 2005 at 18:44:15:

What kind of ring compressor are you using? One of those standard ones made of black spring steel that you crank tight with an allan wrench?
I've found with those that you need to have them as tight as you can get them and then just a bit tighter. Lightly tap around the top of the compressor to make sure it's down flush around the top of the cylinder before you start to tap the piston down. You'll probably have to keep tapping it down as you go, and retighten the compressor a few times as well. Make sure you have plenty of oil on the piston and rings before you put it in the compressor too.
Alot of guys will use a fine round file or emery cloth or a sanding roll on a drill and put a very slight(16th" wide) bevel around the top of the cylinder wall to keep the rings from hanging up too.
Good luck- you gotta hold your mouth just right, but I'm sure you'll get them in!

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