Check the ring gap with the ring square in the bore near the top - since the bore will be biggest near the top (if you didn't just have the cylinder bored out - in which case it should all be the same diameter).
Use the piston itself to get the ring square in the bore by loading the ring and then inserting the piston (w/o rings) into the bore.
I would think the piston rings would come with a diagram showing how to install the rings. If not, try finding it on the ring makers website.
As for size, allow .004" per 1" of bore end gap - or .016" on your 351W.
Use the piston itself to get the ring square in the bore by loading the ring and then inserting the piston (w/o rings) into the bore.
I would think the piston rings would come with a diagram showing how to install the rings. If not, try finding it on the ring makers website.
As for size, allow .004" per 1" of bore end gap - or .016" on your 351W.
You want the rings square in the bore about 1" down, using a piston will work just pushod down and use the pin boss or ring groove as a visual to make sure your square.
Yes a nice hone with a ball hone will deglaze the cylinders and aid in ring sealing.
Since your boosted I would go (assuming a standard 4.0" bore) I'd go .020" top, .024" second
Like mentioned look at the instructions that came with the rings, they are installed by looking at the bevel or in many cases a "dot" on the ring. You want to file the rings from the outside to inside, deburr all edges or youll mess up the bore. The rings are a different material from the top to bottom, make sure you gap and install correctly! Wipe the bores down with a thin coating of oil (std 30w is fine) before installing the pistons...
Yes a nice hone with a ball hone will deglaze the cylinders and aid in ring sealing.
Since your boosted I would go (assuming a standard 4.0" bore) I'd go .020" top, .024" second
Like mentioned look at the instructions that came with the rings, they are installed by looking at the bevel or in many cases a "dot" on the ring. You want to file the rings from the outside to inside, deburr all edges or youll mess up the bore. The rings are a different material from the top to bottom, make sure you gap and install correctly! Wipe the bores down with a thin coating of oil (std 30w is fine) before installing the pistons...
Yes that sounds correct for the rings...depends on the ring design, some have a napier second ring
Yes the 3 hone stone will work, the ball hone is much more forgiving and easier to use, I use them on cheap rebuilds or to deglaze a cylinder.
Yes the 3 hone stone will work, the ball hone is much more forgiving and easier to use, I use them on cheap rebuilds or to deglaze a cylinder.