Frank Acampora
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This really belogs in general engine forum but I used it on a Chrysler --SO: For those of you who do their own engine work-----
Earlier today I was down in my garage. I wanted to install a piston RIGHT NOW-- but my ring compressor was in a really safe place. That usually means a couple of hours to get it unsafe. I tried my usual trick of pressing in on the piston while compressing the ring a little at a time around the circumference with a screwdriver. But this was a semi keystone ring and wasn't cooperating. SO: I thought to myself---"Self?--what would YOU use as a ring compressor?" "Easy! Big nylon wire tie!"
Wrapped it around the ring, tightened with a pliers and presto-zingo, Or Eureka! if you are Greek, or Voila! if you are French--the piston went in like it belonged. All at a cost of about a nickel. Saved at least that much in aggravation.
Earlier today I was down in my garage. I wanted to install a piston RIGHT NOW-- but my ring compressor was in a really safe place. That usually means a couple of hours to get it unsafe. I tried my usual trick of pressing in on the piston while compressing the ring a little at a time around the circumference with a screwdriver. But this was a semi keystone ring and wasn't cooperating. SO: I thought to myself---"Self?--what would YOU use as a ring compressor?" "Easy! Big nylon wire tie!"
Wrapped it around the ring, tightened with a pliers and presto-zingo, Or Eureka! if you are Greek, or Voila! if you are French--the piston went in like it belonged. All at a cost of about a nickel. Saved at least that much in aggravation.
