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Post by florida on Jul 14, 2015 0:03:53 GMT -5
Im installing a 100cc bbk.
Will a 53mm piston ring compresser work, or do i need a tool 50mm or less?
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Post by rcq92130 on Jul 14, 2015 0:39:19 GMT -5
Im installing a 100cc bbk. Will a 53mm piston ring compresser work, or do i need a tool 50mm or less? Use a stainless steel clamp (the kind you will get at Home depot). The bottom of the jug is tapered, and in theory you can just (gently) work the piston/rings up with sufficient assembly lube (I've doe so). But it's risky with the flimsy rings on these things, so better to use a clamp to compress them. |
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Post by geh3333 on Jul 14, 2015 2:28:30 GMT -5
Im installing a 100cc bbk. Will a 53mm piston ring compresser work, or do i need a tool 50mm or less? Use a stainless steel clamp (the kind you will get at Home depot). The bottom of the jug is tapered, and in theory you can just (gently) work the piston/rings up with sufficient assembly lube (I've doe so). But it's risky with the flimsy rings on these things, so better to use a clamp to compress them. I was able to just compress the rings with my fingers and slide them into the tapered cylinder. But I'm just that good , lol. Actually I threw the rings over the piston " like playing ring toss" and then gave it a mean look. Worked like a charm  |
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Post by pistonguy on Jul 14, 2015 7:09:00 GMT -5
Im installing a 100cc bbk. Will a 53mm piston ring compresser work, or do i need a tool 50mm or less? Use a stainless steel clamp (the kind you will get at Home depot). The bottom of the jug is tapered, and in theory you can just (gently) work the piston/rings up with sufficient assembly lube (I've doe so). But it's risky with the flimsy rings on these things, so better to use a clamp to compress them. Be Very Carful of this Method. Those Hose clamps are Stamped out Mfgd. They have lots of sharp edges and burrs inside thats going to get cozy with your Piston/Ring assy. Ring end gaps can also get snagged on the little slots. Pay attention so you don't Blemish that new assy. Also and this is very important Properly Wash that New Cylinder before installation |
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