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deuceforty
09-11-2008, 09:16 PM
these are really weird... they loop around like a keychain? cant figure out how to put them on
sillyvia13
09-11-2008, 10:28 PM
best bet is to call piston company and talk to tech guy...
Not saying someone here doesn't know, but if you follow wrong direction your buying new rings... dont want that!
gl brudda
deuceforty
09-12-2008, 07:21 AM
is case anyone else has this problem and finds this thread from a search, these are the rings

http://img.directindustry.com/images_di/photo-g/spiral-retaining-ring-42907.jpg
they are called spiral retaining rings

you are supposed to use a small screwdriver to walk them in or something
goldee240
09-12-2008, 02:15 PM
agree just call and ask
good luck with build
kamerononfire
06-02-2009, 02:25 AM
i know i'm bringing back an old thread.. but i'm facing the same problem, having a very difficult time installing the retaining ring. has anyone done it before, and can offer some advice?
deuceforty
06-02-2009, 10:48 AM
i know i'm bringing back an old thread.. but i'm facing the same problem, having a very difficult time installing the retaining ring. has anyone done it before, and can offer some advice?


they are a pain in the ass to do.

you use a small precision screwdrive to walk them around until they pop in.
DRFT180
06-02-2009, 12:23 PM
I stretched them out just a little then, like said above, get them started and follow around pushing in with a flat head.
fromxtor
06-02-2009, 05:25 PM
I used the all the time at work Duece, here goes:

1. Secure piston in something so it doesn't move.
2. Bend out the side you are going to insert into the groove a little.
3. Use either a scribe or a pointed punch to "walk it" all the way around slowly.
4. BAM! One down three to go.

OR
You could come down and I can do it for you on saturday.
deuceforty
06-10-2009, 09:27 PM
I used the all the time at work Duece, here goes:

1. Secure piston in something so it doesn't move.
2. Bend out the side you are going to insert into the groove a little.
3. Use either a scribe or a pointed punch to "walk it" all the way around slowly.
4. BAM! One down three to go.

OR
You could come down and I can do it for you on saturday.


check the thread date :) got this done a while ago.

thanks for the offer though!! <3