<VV> Will my newfangled 'ring compressor' contraption work ?

[jvhroberts at aol.com]

I just used an off the shelf ring compressor, the kind that closes with 
what looks like a pair of pliers. Worked like a champ! Don't forget 
short sections of fuel hose over the rod bolts so you don't nick the 
journals.

John Roberts

-----Original Message-----
From: Charles Lee <Chaz at ProperProper.com>
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org; jvhroberts at aol.com
Sent: Tue, Nov 16, 2010 6:22 pm
Subject: Re: <VV> Will my newfangled 'ring compressor' contraption work 
?


OK, that's Option # 3, to install the piston into the barrel, and then 
put the whole thing onto the crankcase. 
 
I guess I was too close to the forest to see that particular tree ?!?!? 
 
However, my custom 'ring compressor tool' will work there too ? 
 
NOTE : I was practicing (doing it your way, actually) but had a heck of 
a time getting the rings in even on the bench, so I came up with this 
newfangled tool. 
www.yourbuyersinn.com/Cars/Corvair/CorvairTools.htm 
 
This would be the perfect size since it's made from a Corvair cylinder 
barrel, right ? 
 
No need to fool around with a general purpose tool ? 
 
Thanks for clearing my vision on Option 3 ! 
Charlie 
 
----- Original Message ----- From: <jvhroberts at aol.com> 
To: <Chaz at ProperProper.com>; <virtualvairs at corvair.org> 
Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 3:09 PM 
Subject: Re: <VV> Will my newfangled 'ring compressor' contraption work 
? 
 
I've always loaded the pistons and rods into the cylinders first then 
installed them into the crankcase and onto the crankshaft. Given the 
notch at the bottom on all the 164 CID engines, I've been too 
frustrated doing it your way. 
 
Just my take on it. 
 
John Roberts