Pistons and rings
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===Identifying what rings to use=== | ===Identifying what rings to use=== | ||
| − | So you need to determine if you have a piston w/a deep or shallow oil ring groove. A page on what to look for is '''[http | + | So you need to determine if you have a piston w/a deep or shallow oil ring groove. A page on what to look for is '''[http.www.hastingsmfg.com/ServiceTips/oil_ring_groove_depths.html Oil Ring Groove Depths]'''. |
Up to 1985 the oil rings were deep (0.195" or thereabouts). From about 1986 to about '95 the shallow rings (around 0.165") were used- but there could still be deep groove pistons being used as well. This was the same time period when the 1-piece rear main seal/roller blocks came on line. | Up to 1985 the oil rings were deep (0.195" or thereabouts). From about 1986 to about '95 the shallow rings (around 0.165") were used- but there could still be deep groove pistons being used as well. This was the same time period when the 1-piece rear main seal/roller blocks came on line. | ||
| − | A page on what to look for is [ | + | A page on what to look for is [http://www.hastingsmfg.com/ServiceTips/oil_ring_groove_depths.htm '''Oil Ring Groove Depths''']. Other ring manufacturers have similar info. |
===Metric rings=== | ===Metric rings=== | ||
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