the gaps in the series of rings on the piston have to be in a certain order. all the gaps cant be in the same spot or oil will leaki right thru. look it up

 

this is hmt..lots of people use cheapys like hastings..my wisecos came with rings so i didnt have to make a choice.. and of course you don't want the ring gaps to line up..usually a diagram is supplied to tell you where they think the ring gaps should be

 

before swapping around ring paks, make sure they are all using the same thickness.

1.0mm ring into a piston grooved for 1.2mm = flutter...........

From what I've seen, Hastings will be just fine if they match the slugs............

 

ive always wondered if there is a possibilty of the rings moving (rotating) while in the cylinder?

 

Good question.

 

you use a ring compressor to get them into the cylinder right? and then press the ring into the cylinder? well how do you safely get the rigs out of the cylinder without damaging them?

 

If im correct you can buy cp's or Je's that come already built with factory spec in them with a over bore as long as its perfectly .20over and so on

 

im talking about when you check ring end gap. you dont install them on the piston when you are checking ring end gap. my question is when you put the ring in the cylinder, how do you safely get it out without damaging it, since it is held to the wall with some amount if force.

 

you should be able to pop the ring right out