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| ====== REF: Engine Mechanicals - Sub-02E ====== | ====== REF: Engine Mechanicals - Sub-02E ====== | ||
| ====== Removing / Installing Piston Rings ====== | ====== Removing / Installing Piston Rings ====== | ||
| + | [[techtalk:ref:engmech02c|Click Here]] for ring gap orientation when installing the pistons back into the cylinders. \\ | ||
| + | If your piston engine kit came with instructions, always follow those (if you intend on retaining a warranty). \\ | ||
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| **Removal**: \\ | **Removal**: \\ | ||
| Some just peel the top 2 rings off by hand the same as removing the oil rings. \\ | Some just peel the top 2 rings off by hand the same as removing the oil rings. \\ | ||
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| + | The top 2 compression rings come off first and exactly the same way. \\ | ||
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