Hello guys,
I have posted this also in the facebook group, but I want some more opinions/info
I am in the proces of installing new pistons in my engine...TM's don,t say anything specific about locations of the pistonring slots.
I know you have to place the slots at a certain angle from each other ring, but does it matter where they are all located on the piston?
Some say all slots placed at angle above the pistonpin opening ?
All info/opinions would be appreciated
Pistonring slot location on pistons
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Re: Pistonring slot location on pistons
Not something I've dealt with, but from first principles you would just want to avoid them lining up with each other, I don't think the offset angle would matter.
Maybe each slot 90 degrees from the one below it?
Maybe each slot 90 degrees from the one below it?
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Re: Pistonring slot location on pistons
Hiya,
normal workshop practice is the stagger the ring gaps, and on a 4 ring piston you would start at 0 degrees and go from there. It does not need to be exact. The ring gaps should not line up with each other under any circumstances.
Ian
normal workshop practice is the stagger the ring gaps, and on a 4 ring piston you would start at 0 degrees and go from there. It does not need to be exact. The ring gaps should not line up with each other under any circumstances.
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Re: Pistonring slot location on pistons
I stagger them by a 1/3rd or 120 Degrees.