How to Gap Piston Rings (very easy)

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[@ltwig476]

For 1st timers using the "manual" ring gap file, it is very important you spin the wheel in the direction that you're cutting in towards the center of the ring, never outward, to prevent chipping the coating on the ring. Also, only apply enough pressure that it is barley filing material off or you may damage the ring. Make sure you oil the cylinder with light oil or WD40, don't get crazy with oil, just need the tiniest film to keep from scratching cylinder while taking ring in and out checking gap. Too much oil, you are actually causing oil between ring and cylinder to give an improper gap measure. If you'er using motor oil, wipe on with finger and then wipe off with a clean rag, leaving the tiniest bit of oil on the cylinder. Goes the same while installing pistons.

[@leej2507]

you kissed my grandma in the bathroom

[@critterpower]

I have a brand new set of ITM piston rings - No Chart included. I have a brand new set of Hastings Rings - No Chart included. Where are these mysterious charts found?

[@chandlerlofton6536]

I like the way you put that, to tight is definitely bad, but don’t go super super loose. You can put some serious gap in with no blow by issues. I think it’s best to go on the big side for a strong runner. It just seems like cheap insurance with no downside.

[@hambone7777777]

Nothing towards you....It occurred to me that there are more variables than what the piece of paper recommendations provide; such as rod ratio, different block/engine material combinations, engine coatings (heat management) even cooling considerations in components and fluids, and changes in aerodynamics, body design and airflow priorities over the decades...If a piston/rod angle can lose power at higher rpm, and even scuff or knock the walls somewhat (even that coatings are encouraged) along with the aforementioned thermal variations, the rings are often getting worked in uncommon performance builds, that may lead to failure in general building parameters.

[@davidreed6070]

How do you calculate what the size the turbine wheel and ar for a specific engine

[@altomusik8146]

What ring gap would you recommend I will be running 14lbs of boost plus 50 to around 100 shot of nitrous what would be your honest opinion

[@mightymopar128]

What brand ring filer do you use. Thank you

[@davidbeutler7665]

Great video, I learn something from every video. I would like to see the proper fitment and trimming process on a cam button on an older SBC block, and how to get and figure and adjust for proper clearance to the timing cover. I don’t feel that the nylon buttons will hold up well so I’m referring to the metal bearing buttons. Thanx in advance 👍

[@boostedperformance4529]

I have a general rule of 0.007 of an inch for every inch of bore space for boosted engines.

[@kirkjohnson6638]

Great video. It was easy to follow along and see exactly what you were doing and you provided the explanation of why you were doing it. A+

[@TheBadasscobra]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Keep up the good work.

[@Gallows_Motorcycle]

good simple videos ... keep em coming .. very helpfull because i'm doin an LQ9 right now

[@Slim.t07]

Very well explained and concise video👍

[@maxt3592]

This was very good information and he explained it very well thanks for the help Brother👍🏼

[@seandodwell2301]

great video keep em coming.!

[@ol-man-duffyj688]

Thanks man. Great vid

[@jeremyedwards4832]

Awesome content . Thanks

[@vrm86gt]

that is an awesome ring file machine!

[@bigal878]

Great informative video 👍🏻🇦🇺