Subject: RE: New Subject ??
Author: Ray Hale
Date: Sep 13, 2003, 1:23 PM
Post ID: 1714509657
Ron,
I'll chime in also. Have always used a light coat of oil on rings,
although my experience is only on air cooled, bikes and cars. Have also
heard and read the dry ring theory that Ian talked about but can attest
to the success of many motors and miles over 38 years of oiling those
rings when doing a top end. I'm with Ian...they'll get plenty scuffed up
and ease of install is high on my list.
You've done rings before from the sound of your post but don't forget
end gap and stagger those openings.
Now, all I have to do is find out what Gilrdoni kits are. Sounds
expensive.
Ray
Ron Bishop wrote:
This is the first time I've written on this list, but I have a question. I'm putting the top end on in the morning on a 72 Eldo. I have a new cyl. piston set and I've never done an aircooled motor before. I was told to leave the rings dry,is this right? I always dipped the pistons & rings in oil on watercooled engines. I have new Gilrdoni kits. If I don't get an answer I think I'll oil them. Cheers Ron Bishop ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charlie Mullendore" <li-@loopframe.com> To: <Loopfram-@topica.com> Sent: Friday, September 12, 2003 1:33 PM Subject: RE: Wheels
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