BC

Does anyone within the San Diego are have a Piston Ring compressor? I just broke mine, and I was in the middle of the piston installation. I was hoping to finish this in the weekend.

Just checking.

Thanks.

Bill51sdr

I might have one, can't remember, but am pretty sure Andy (Mongo) has one.

Bill51sdr

On the other hand, I am positive you can get a new one at NAPA or Pep Boys.

BC

Yes, indeed. I took the plunge and went to the autozone. Low and Behold! They had one. Emergency and frustration averted.

Thanks for responding.

mark kibort

dont forget to lube things up with redline assembly lube, especially, those pesky rings!

mk

Bill51sdr

That's about ALL it's good for, btw...

Mongo

Brendan, I got one of those ****ty Lisle Ring Compressors from Autozone. It's all the way down at my parents' house though. I'm sorry I won't be in Eastlake tonight to get it for you. Try Autozone for one. They can't be more than $20.

BC

Clevite for the bearings and Rotella HD conventional oil for the rings. File the outer edges of the rings so they don't scratch anything, and shove them in.

BC

Thanks. As suggested, Autozone did have what I need. And it was my fault that I broke the first one.