Installing Piston Rings #diy #chevy #ford #car #tips #howto

[JohnSmith-ngek]

The ring gap position on the piston is a critical thing to pay attention to when assembling an engine. Properly clocking piston rings when they are installed will keep things running and sealing as they should. It’s critical that the gap in all three rings does not align to form a clear path between the crank case and the combustion chamber. This will result in blow-by, which has many negative side effects. Many of us have experienced blow-by in worn-out engines, often revealing itself as excess oil coming out of the breather or through the PCV. But blow-by makes more than just a mess on your valve covers. As the critical seal between the piston rings and the cylinder bore is compromised, engine performance will decrease due to the loss of compression. The engine’s oil will have a shorter life and perform poorly as it is diluted by fuel, and the oil that makes it into the combustion chamber will have a lower octane value and can cause detonation.

[Rob-srrj]

It doesnt matter where you put the ends. Its been proven that it makes 0 difference. They move around every stroke of the piston.

[JohnSmith-ngek]

You actually tought something that someone can use if they ever decided to rebuild a engine because the placement of the rings are crucial.