[SEL] piston rings

[Arnie Fero]

Hi Jerry,

I've tried using cable ties in lieu of a ring compressor and did not have success. 
The rings just weren't compressed down below the surface of the piston.  Hose clamps
have worked well however.

I also don't see being able to apply enough "squeeze" to a water or fuel line with a
cable tie to make a difference.

If you've had success with both, GREAT.  That success may not be universal.

See ya,  Arnie

On Mon, April 27, 2009 12:45 pm, Jerry Evans wrote:
>           I do understand that this thread is concerned with getting the
> rings to the correct grooves but to expand on Ed's answer above:
>          Another good tip when you do not have a ring compressor or yours
> is the wrong size is to use "cable ties":
> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cable_tie>
>          They work great when you've got nothing else and are really cheap.
> They slip off easily due to being made of nylon and when the piston is in
> place you just cut them off with sidecutters. You can also join a few
> together if needs be but they are so cheap that it's a good idea keep a few
> different sizes in stock.
>
>          They also make great temporary replacements for hose clamps on
> water and fuel lines.