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July 01, 2009, 09:07:10 am

fairweather

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Marks left by oil rings on new install??
« on: July 01, 2009, 09:07:10 am »
These marks were left by the oil ring, what am I doing wrong?

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Reply #1July 01, 2009, 11:54:07 am

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Re: Marks left by oil rings on new install??
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2009, 11:54:07 am »
Nevermind, broken ring :'(
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Reply #2August 01, 2009, 09:21:51 pm

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Re: Marks left by oil rings on new install??
« Reply #2 on: August 01, 2009, 09:21:51 pm »
make sure your end gaps are at least 90 deg appart, 180 is better though
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Reply #3August 01, 2009, 09:45:46 pm

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Re: Marks left by oil rings on new install??
« Reply #3 on: August 01, 2009, 09:45:46 pm »
... and the best, with 3 rings, is 120 degrees.    ;)
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