[Healeys] Overdrive accumulator piston rings - BJ8

[David Nock]

Install it from the back side, you will see a small schamfer that  
will help installing the piston and rings. Then use a small screw  
driver to help the rings into place. Do not force it they are cast  
iron and will break.




David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767

www.britishcarspecialists.com
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On Apr 8, 2009, at 10:07 AM, Mark Schneider wrote:

> Good morning all,
>
> I am in the process of an overhaul of my BJ8 gear box and  
> overdrive.  One OD  task is causing some difficulties.  I have had  
> to replace the accumulator piston and accumulator housing due to  
> severe scoring of both from the 120,000 miles on the car.  Almost  
> all is back together but I am struggling with the installation of  
> the accumulator piston ring set and the insertion of the new piston  
> and rings into the accumulator housing.  I do not have access to  
> the factory tool described in the shop manual.  Does anyone have a  
> technique that works?
>
> I have tried the obvious, i.e., after making sure the rings are  
> installed properly on the piston, carefully inserting the piston  
> into the housing from the top end where the edge of the housing is  
> chamfered.  However, it tends to allow 2-3 rings in okay but then  
> binds on then 3rd or 4th ring.  I have located a piece of tubing  
> the same ID as the housing and am considering loading the ringed  
> piston into it and then introducing the piston from the bottom of  
> the housing. Again, I am seeking some guidance from the awesome  
> collective experience of the group.  Thanks.
>
> Marks3
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