Piston ring fitting
Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2014 5:59 pm
Just got a set of pattern standard 66mm rings from Z- Power at 17.50 a cylinder and was wondering if anyone knew the correct configuration for fitting them.
They all come out of the packet stacked the same way so I expect thats the way they go on the piston but just to confirm...
Bottom 3 piece oil ring ok no issue.
Middle ring is a darker coloured ring with the small id mark (STD) next to the gap, facing upward?
Top ring brighter finish with no visible marks fitted either way up?
I think the middle ring has a slight chamfer hence the id mark to fit the correct way up. (There is no small recess on this ring like the originals) I think the top ring is square so can go either way.
Am I correct in this assumption or does anyone know any different.?
Cheers Dave
They all come out of the packet stacked the same way so I expect thats the way they go on the piston but just to confirm...
Bottom 3 piece oil ring ok no issue.
Middle ring is a darker coloured ring with the small id mark (STD) next to the gap, facing upward?
Top ring brighter finish with no visible marks fitted either way up?
I think the middle ring has a slight chamfer hence the id mark to fit the correct way up. (There is no small recess on this ring like the originals) I think the top ring is square so can go either way.
Am I correct in this assumption or does anyone know any different.?
Cheers Dave