<VV> Ring compressors

[Dennis Pleau]

I have the compressor shown in top link as well as a few other types.  I
find this one to be the easiest to use if you have the rods separated from
the crank.  I also have the pliers type with the removable band which I use
to install cylinders onto pistons that are connected to the engine.  A
little more difficult to use but it also works just fine.

dp

-----Original Message-----
From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Karl Haakonsen
Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 11:39 AM
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: <VV> Ring compressors

Hi gang,

While we're discussing ring compressors, way back when I did my last 
overhaul on a SBC, I used a ring compressor that looked like something 
this one:

http://www.comparestoreprices.co.uk/images/sy/sykes-pickavant-piston-ring-co
mpressor-medium.jpg

Clark's sells something called a "crinkle band" (also known as a 
"wrinkle band") compressor which looks something like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-21700-Wrinkle-Band-Compressor/dp/B0009OR93I

Does anyone have any experience with the latter and offer any insight as 
to whether it's better for some reason (or worse)?

Thanks!
Karl