i use that adjustable one as well. you do have to be very careful though. never broken or scratched anything yet, but im very careful with it.

 

The adjustable one is okay, and can be used with great success...if used properly. After time though, they do tend to wear out, especally the little flared edges that are suppose to rest on the block surface. Once they get worn or damaged...they can make for difficult times.

The Wisco sleeves are the way to go.

Yes, covering the rod studs with 3/8 fuel line...helps keep you from boogering things up. Cut the fuel line about four inches long and position the fuel line on the stud so the natural curl of the fuel line faces outward...this will hold the rod away from the bore as you put things together.

Go slow, and don't rush, force or cut corners...and use plenty of lube...and you will be fine.
Brian.

 

The Wiseco type sleeves are easy to fabricate if you have access to a lathe.
Åke

 

Dan, I think I would be inclined to measure the diameter of the piston just below the bottom ring.

 

I have a lathe, but wonder what they are made of. I'll probably do this when I get to my stroker which is also bored to 105.5mm. Actually it has steel cylinders that are half sleeves and half full steel cylinder.

 

Thanks Jerry, will do.


Dan

 

I used the adjustable, too. I found I was more successful if I had the cylinder perpendicular to the floor. Somehow this let me tap the adjustable ring compressor flat to the head. I use the wooden handle of a rubber mallet to tap the piston.