Hello!
As you may recall, I had damaged the top ring on one of the pistons for my
1500 project. TS Import Automotive (and Ted S.) were excellent in that they
sold me a set of rings for a single piston and they were delivered
expediently! (Thanks!!!) One question: The new set is beveled while the old
set was not beveled. I was planning on just replacing the damaged ring, but
now am wondering if I should replace both the top and middle ring because of
the bevel.
Will a beveled top ring work with a non-beveled middle ring???
If not, and I have to replace both, I've found that the new middle ring just
barely meets the minimum gap specs (.012, I believe). If I use a little
might, the feeler gauge will squeeze into the gap. Should I file this down a
little? Or is such a condition OK? Is there anything I need to know about
filing a piston ring?
Sorry about what probably seem to be such kindergarten level
questions...This first timer wants to make sure he does it right!
Will
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