boxpin 1,045 Report post Posted March 9, 2014 Didnt get very much done today. Only loaded the pistons onto the rods and double checked the ring end gaps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brad850 1,393 Report post Posted March 9, 2014 Do you just slide them in the top, bolt them to the crank...boom done? By the way, hoping it works out for you this time around! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boxpin 1,045 Report post Posted March 11, 2014 Not a lot of time this evening but I was able to load two pistons. >Sputters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJGreenBudd 215 Report post Posted March 11, 2014 It looks great so far. Do you need special tools to put the rings on the pistons? Any special steps when installing the rods and pistons? Like do you check the ring gap? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrispy_T 29 Report post Posted March 11, 2014 Do you need special tools to put the rings on the pistons? A pair of piston ring pliers will help prevent breaking the rings but I've slipped rings on without them. I don't suggest doing it that way personally. You really risk breaking rings without the pliers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DAYWALKER 34 Report post Posted March 11, 2014 A pair of piston ring pliers will help prevent breaking the rings but I've slipped rings on without them. I don't suggest doing it that way personally. You really risk breaking rings without the pliers. i have one of those plier but for some reason it was harder to used the plier than just to slide them on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boxpin 1,045 Report post Posted March 12, 2014 This is what I used. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fwdGTP 139 Report post Posted March 12, 2014 Where'd you get the sputter bearings? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lookforjoe 2,602 Report post Posted March 12, 2014 Where'd you get the sputter bearings? Rock auto has them. He linked the previous thread, which has the link to rock auto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJGreenBudd 215 Report post Posted March 12, 2014 Do you guys check the ring gap and grind the rings if need be or do you just put them on the pistons as is? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boxpin 1,045 Report post Posted March 12, 2014 Do you guys check the ring gap and grind the rings if need be or do you just put them on the pistons as is? There are specific measurements that the ring gaps go by. Its the bore size x <application chart>. Each ring is measured and ground for the cylinder its assigned to. The chart below is from Wiseco. I paid to have mine done but after getting them home and double checking the gaps, cylinders 1 and 3 had to be touched one more time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laird 259 Report post Posted March 13, 2014 Do those pistons have an offset pin? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boxpin 1,045 Report post Posted March 13, 2014 Do those pistons have an offset pin? They dont. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laird 259 Report post Posted March 14, 2014 They sure are pretty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marlint5 3 Report post Posted March 18, 2014 Boxpin, Just want to double check with you, the Clutchnet 6 puck part number is - 6BS21131? and any link where you get your Sachs 707? thank you Aaron, you know where im heading right?.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
