<VV> Oil ring question

[Karl Haakonsen]

Thanks Bob,

I did actually notice that the compression rings do have the word "TOP" 
printed in small letters on one side.... while I was putting the rings 
on the second piston.... So I pulled out the first one, and of course, 
they were upside down. So I fixed that.

I put the ring gaps in the orientation that you show in your "Classic 
Corvair" book... though I notice that they move somewhat when applying 
the ring compressor (not to mention if you end up turning the piston at 
all during the assembly process. I'm not sure if they are anywhere near 
the original orientation now that the pistons are inside the cylinders.

Karl


On 9/18/2012 12:30 PM, BobHelt at aol.com wrote:
> Karl,
> The oil ring has no specific orientation, so up or down is ok.
> BUT the two compression rings DO have an orientation and the markings 
> MUST always face up towards the top of the piston.
> Regards,
> Bob Helt
> In a message dated 9/17/2012 10:59:45 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, 
> cityhawk at pobox.com writes:
>
>     Since I have not seen anything written about there being a top and a
>     bottom to the oil ring spacer, I will assume that there is no
>     right and
>     wrong way to install it. But I just thought I'd ask. Anyone have a
>     preference whether the ends of the spacer go up or down?
>
>     Also, with cast iron rings, I did not see any difference between one
>     side and the other, so I will assume that there is no top or
>     bottom to
>     these, correct?
>
>     Inquiring minds want to know.
>
>     Thanks!
>