How to install piston rings, which way do they go? quick and to the point.

A video detailing how piston rings are installed on the piston. The model is an LS piston, but the info will carry over to many others. Always be sure to install the rings the correct way, and consult a user manual if need be. Have fun!

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Filmed at Carquest auto parts in Lewisporte, Newfoundland Canada

[That_ac_dude]

Not gonna lie, I’m really glad you made this video because I have a used rotating assembly that I’m using, it was remanned in 2018 and wore out the main bearings, the rest of the engine is in great shape so I’m gonna send it. Any who, I took all the rings off too clean all the carbon off everything and discovered that the rings were not all one color anymore and had no idea which way they go back on! Good content lol

[Jeff]

Thank you so much for this clear explanation of rings! I broke down my EVO engine, first time ever doing any such thing, and didn't know squat about rings. Now I feel confident except for one thing - my Harley friend said I need a number off of the piston in order to buy new rings, but there are NO numbers on the two pistons!
I'm now at a road block, can't complete my order of Hastings at J&P or continue my rebuild. ('95 Harley Bad Boy Springer)

[timweb]

This was a great upload for people trying to learn. When most people take the top two rings off to gap for boost, they just leave the lowers in tact right? Nothing to modify on them so why remove them correct? Thanks

[yohaneliwonde]

But oil rings doesn’t matter sometimes they face anyway but those 1 and 2 make sure they face up and play several times check cause once you close head 😂😂😂😂😂😂 it’s tough to take it out after mistakes

[justinw]

Thanks! Btw you sound just like John Cusack lol

[giwtwm]

Can you help me? i am rebuilding my motorcycle and the rings i got
1. ring with all edges chamfered on all 4 corners marked with "R"

2. ring with no chamfers anywhere just flat square mark "2R"

3. normal oil ring pack

which ring should i use as the top and 2nd ring

[waynehamilton]

No it can’t go both way the inner bevel goes up