piston rings

[paul958]

Can anyone help please.The piston ring with a step in it,does it go to the top piston groove or the middle one.Paul

[Rhodri]

If you mean a tiny step on the outside top corner of the ring, then this ring, on other vehicles, normally goes in the top position. It is to avoid the new ring hitting the ridge formed at the top of the cylinder due to the wear caused by the old ring. Not being an authority on piston rings I hesitate to say I am absolutely correct, and suggest you ring one of the TR workshops, as opposed to the parts shops, and seek their advice.

 

Rod

[graeme]

Paul,

 

Good info here on piston rings.

 

http://www.deves.com/pistonrings_inst.cfm

 

Cheers

 

Graeme

[SuzanneH]

Paul,

 

Good info here on piston rings.

 

http://www.deves.com/pistonrings_inst.cfm

 

Cheers

 

Graeme

 

 

"SORRY TO HIGHJACK THIS THREAD"

 

Nice picture Graeme! Is that Hopcrofts Halt on a sunny day as aposed to a snowy day?

 

Sue

[graeme]

Hi Sue,

 

Yes, well spotted, it certainly is Hopcrofts Holt. We called there for lunch on our way down to the South West. It was Saturday 22 May and the weather was gloriuos.

 

Cheers

 

Graeme

[paul958]

Cheers for the info.The TR shop say that the ring with the step is the midle ring,with the step facing down.Paul.

[jbenajes]

Cheers for the info.The TR shop say that the ring with the step is the midle ring,with the step facing down.Paul.

 

 

Paul, does this mean that the NARROWER FACE of the ring must look downwards?

 

Thanks.

 

Jesus