Piston Ring Compression Tool
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Piston Ring Compression Tool
I was just curious to which type of piston ring compression tool everyone uses on their Harley. I've been using one from Lisle that I've had for many years now. However, it has seen better days and is just about wore out now. Besides, I cannot seem to find the exact same one I have for a replacement.....
Any recommendations or suggestions......part numbers and/or pictures with a description would be great.
Any recommendations or suggestions......part numbers and/or pictures with a description would be great.
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From: NW AR
RE: Piston Ring Compression Tool
I have one I bought at an auto parts store. Either NAPA or O'Reilley's. Can't remember the brand, sorry. I used to just push the rings in with a screwdriver while my "assistant" held the jug, but the last time I went all fancy and bought an official ring compressor that comes apart. I'll see if I can find a name/number on it.
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I been using one from my father, it's the old standard band type andthis thing is older than I am.
My piston installing procedure is different from the manual. I install piston into jug, take it over to the bike, slide the piston down over the rod, install wrist pin and clip, slide down the cyclinder.
My piston installing procedure is different from the manual. I install piston into jug, take it over to the bike, slide the piston down over the rod, install wrist pin and clip, slide down the cyclinder.
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RE: Piston Ring Compression Tool
I have one of these for a long time. Works for pretty much any type of engine. http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...ing+compressor
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RE: Piston Ring Compression Tool
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I been using one from my father, it's the old standard band type andthis thing is older than I am.
My piston installing procedure is different from the manual. I install piston into jug, take it over to the bike, slide the piston down over the rod, install wrist pin and clip, slide down the cyclinder.
I been using one from my father, it's the old standard band type andthis thing is older than I am.
My piston installing procedure is different from the manual. I install piston into jug, take it over to the bike, slide the piston down over the rod, install wrist pin and clip, slide down the cyclinder.
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I use one from Matco (MST75). It has different size bands for different bores. It uses pliers to squeeze the bands, then the band comes loose from the pliers so if you put the piston on the rod first then you can load it in the jug from the bottom and still get the band off the rod.
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RE: Piston Ring Compression Tool
I ended up getting another one from Lisle. Not like the one I did use.....but I think this one will work. It is the take-apart style so it won't get caught on the connecting rod.
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