[Shop-talk] Piston Rings Pliers

[Peter Murray]

Bob-

Sadly, I suspect you're correct on the origin of the legit Lisle tool. I
was just indicating that you'll get the part from the actual Lisle-approved
Chinese production line, and not the knockoff from a different factory!

-Peter

On Fri, Jul 31, 2020 at 11:41 PM Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net> wrote:

> I got a fiver says the O'Reilly set is made in China. I paid good money
> for a Lisle brake tubing bender and, well, you know.
>
> On 7/31/2020 5:44 PM, Peter Murray wrote:
>
> Most auto-parts places should have them for about $10. My local
> O'Reily's has them for $9.99. No waiting for shipping, and you're more
> likely to get an actual one, and not a Chinese knockoff!
>
> Jeff, I'm sure what Pat suggests will work with the LS you're installing
> in the Spitfire. Should be a hoot when finished!
>
> -Peter
>
> On Fri, Jul 31, 2020 at 6:37 PM Pat Horne <patintexas at icloud.com> wrote:
>
>> Thanks for posting your question so THATSwhat those pliers are in my tool
>> chest! I haven’t used them yet but am starting an engine rebuild coming up.
>>
>> As to which to buy, I’d go with the Lisle 33500 on eBay for $10. USA
>> made.
>>
>> Peace,
>> Pat
>>
>> Pat Horne
>> We support Habitat for Humanity
>>
>>
>> On Jul 31, 2020, at 5:20 PM, Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> 
>> Assembling my Spitfire engine.  Bought quality piston rings, so I figure
>> I ought to use the proper tools to install them.  Anything magic about
>> them, or will any $10 pair from Amazon work just fine?
>>
>
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