Ring Install...whats the trick?

[sotc]

cool, sorry im not a very good explainer i knew what i meant

 

[No_Bivy]

Brians explaination was they key. thanks

 

[Chisel Tooth]

Great John glad to hear it.
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[Ax-Man]

Brians explaination was they key. thanks

Brian's always seem to have the right answer. I think it is time we do something about this

When does open season on Skwerls start???

Glad you go it John, Good luck with the rest of it.

 

[SkwerI]

Bring it on, Larry!

 

[Ax-Man]

I guess now. BANG BANG

 

[Al Smith]

Next time and there will be one ,fabricate a piston holding stop . This is just a chunk of plastic or nylon,wood whatever with a notch for the rod .You put this little gizmo between the bottom of the piston and the crankcase to hold the piston steady .

I've never used a ring compresser on a saw and never broke a ring . I suppose it just takes a knack but all you have to do is ease the cylinder down over the piston and give it a little wiggle ,on it goes .Of course oil the dickens out of it .If it doesn't smoke for 5 minutes you didn't have enough oil .http://gypoclimber.com/showthread.php?t=9972



Piston holder is in this picture

 

[sawinredneck]

Hadn't thought of the holder Al, nice touch!
I guess I'm hardcore, I've never used much, if any lube. Never had a problem.

 

[Al Smith]

The holder was not my idea it came right from a Stihl tech manual .

 

[No_Bivy]

good tip Al....that will help for sure.

 

[lumberjack]

You forgot a smilie.

Moi? Didn't forget.

I was just bringing the funny, thought it was obvious.