installing rings

[cumminsgrunt]

Do the ring gaps have to be just about 120* apart from each other or just opposite of each other?

 

[02Dmax]

I put them all at 120 apart from each other, just like the three points of a triangle. never had an issue.

 

[VMacKenzie]

Also heard it doesn't hurt to keep gaps away from the middle of the thrust side of the piston.

 

[kuntryboy369]

i do mine 120* apart, no ring gaps on the thrust face, or counter thrust face.

 

[joefarmer]

Which of these is best? A B or C?

 

[02Dmax]

could you please repeat the question? lol


not sure I understand the riddle

 

[kuntryboy369]

Which of these is best? A B or C?

from what i have been told, and done. B or C

no ring gaps on thrust face, or counter thrust face. correct me if im worng.

 

[paulb]

Which of these is best? A B or C?

I do C. I like to keep the gap on the top ring away from the exhaust valves as well as keeping the gaps from the thrust faces.

Paul

 

[AsTroSS]

The ring cap location is good for the first start only, when the engine is running the rings rotate !!!

 

[cumminsrocks]

True, and i know on the bigger motors Cummins says to make sure no ring gaps line up with the wrist pin.