What ring goes on top?(shortblock assembly)

BlueOvalStangGT

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Im putting my shortblock together right now and im unsure what ring goes on top. I have a set with a dot and a angled inside edge, and a set that is identical on both sides. Which one goes nearest to the top of the piston?

 

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Dude, your scaring me. I read all you posts just now. Maybe while the block was at the machine shop you should have had them assemble the entire thing.

 

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Hhaha thanks for the moral support!

 

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first off, put the ring in the bore and measure the end gap. after all that honing who knows. it's been a while, but pretty sure the beveled edge faces down as to seal better on the down stroke.

 

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I know about end gap and all that, I dont know which ring goes where. In the hastings box it says the dot faces up, so I know what way the ring is supposed to be facing but I dont know wether it goes on the top or middle ring spot.

 

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Dont forget to stagger the rings!!!!!!!!!! Just did mine awhile back. Damn, i dont remember which one goes where.

 

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i think pink dotted one went on top, thinking about it, but i could be wrong.

 

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chirs said:

Dont forget to stagger the rings!!!!!!!!!! Just did mine awhile back. Damn, i dont remember which one goes where.

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i dont know why you are deeply encouraging him to stagger the rings. From what im guessing, you mean have the ring gaps not lined up. it doesnt really matter because the rings turn the whole time the engine is moving, so at one point they line up and thats why 100% of engines burn oil. its only for a split second anyways, he'll be fine, dont worry.

 

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NM I think I got it. But if anyone wants to answer anyways to confirm what I found, feel free. Are rings supposed to be that loose after you put them on the piston? They like streched when I used the ring installer...

 

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rings don't stretch much, they break. they are supposed to be loose when not compressed.

 

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I'm going with Vib on this one and I'm scared. This is gonna be an interesting first start. I don't want to sound like a dick but we're talking about your shortblock here, you can't just **** it up and fix a little something. If you can't even get your rings on correctly, hows the rest of the motor going. What rings are you using and whats your end gap at?

Jeremy

 

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Depending on what rings you have, the chrome outer edges go on top. Yes the rings are very loose on the piston.
I assume you have a book? The "How to rebuild the small block Ford" is a execelant book to have while rebuilding a engine. I have used it everytime I have rebuilt a engine. It helps since I don't rebuild engines all the time.
Good luck. When it starts up, you will be so proud & happy that you did it all yourself.

 

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dots go up. And if you post pics of the rings I can tell you what ring goes where.

 

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Dont worry guys, I got this under control.... Ive been checking all clearances and EVERYTHING! So far so good, today the shortblock WILL be done.

 

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BlueOvalStangGT said:

Dont worry guys, I got this under control.... Ive been checking all clearances and EVERYTHING! So far so good, today the shortblock WILL be done.

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yo good luck man