Differences

This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.

--- techtalk:ref:engmech02e [2019/03/10 03:26]
hippysmack created
+++ techtalk:ref:engmech02e [2019/03/10 03:37]
hippysmack [Removing / Installing Piston Rings]
@@ Line 2: / Line 2: @@
 ====== REF: Engine Mechanicals - Sub-02E ======
 ====== Removing / Installing Piston Rings ======
+**Removal**: \\
+Some just peel the top 2 rings off by hand the same as removing the oil rings. \\
+Older rings were notorious for breaking when one end was spread too far vertically. \\
+This still can happen on modern rings but they can be carefully wound on / off by hand. \\
+A piston ring spreader is used below. \\
+The ring spreader hooks both ends of the ring and spreads it apart making the inside diameter wider than the piston. \\
+Then you simply center the widened ring around the piston and lift it up and off. \\
+**Caution**: only spread the ring just enough to remove / install the ring.
 |{{:techtalk:ref:tools:piston_ring_spreader_1_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:engmech:removing_piston_rings_1_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}|
 |{{:techtalk:ref:engmech:removing_piston_rings_2_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:engmech:removing_piston_rings_3_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:engmech:removing_piston_rings_4_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}|
+The oil rings are usually removed by hand. \\
 |{{:techtalk:ref:engmech:removing_piston_rings_5_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:engmech:removing_piston_rings_6_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:engmech:removing_piston_rings_7_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}|

Trace:

Differences

Navigation

Search

Toolbox