How to Install a Piston and Rings
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Shows how to install piston rings and the piston to the connecting rod in an engine, which can be a small (e.g. Predator 212cc, Briggs) or any automotive engine. Installing piston rings and a piston into the bore is part of a build playlist to add performance mods to a mini bike engine. Installing piston rings and a performance piston will allow you to have less horsepower robbing drag, and let you reliably rev to very high rpms. A performance piston is only one part of the puzzle, and should be used in conjunciton with other performance parts for maximum performance and safety.
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Wow. Smooth presentation (no ums,ers,ahs), lots of light so you can see what's going on, subject covered effectively.I have used some other youtube videos for car maintenance and repairs but this is my first foray into rings/pistons and stuff like that. I think I got lucky and found a good source right off the bat. Will look for your other videos, thanks!
Awesome job ! Very informative and broken down with perfect directions. also, the lighting thumbs up!!
what is I very love this men.is so easy to understand what him doing....very nice the voice is clear....I like u...keep up .......A+A,+
Finally you covered the problem that I had, which was the ring gap and the degrees apart. I needed to actually see it. Of course I’m a 14 year old boy building a stage 2 predator on my own sooo.
@adamssmallengines
2 жыл бұрын
I’m gonna build a Briggs flathead and I’m 12 so home urs goes well
@adamssmallengines
2 жыл бұрын
I know a decent amount about small engines tho
@dilln3117
Жыл бұрын
I’m 8 and I built a car engine
Does these procedures apply to my coolster 125cc?and what is this size that I can use to adjust my valve?
Thank You for the great video and information. Good of You to share. Again Thank You.
this video helps alot. thanks, keep up the good work
Thanks! I needed to know how to do this for a while
@KartFab
6 жыл бұрын
no problem
Sir model no-d4dh4-2500awm compresor.i want install but both the piston rings same how to install?
How much does it cost to get the pistons rings installed
Great stuff thanks for the video!
@KartFab
8 жыл бұрын
+Cr125stin no prob
Bro how much price of Suzuki gixxer (pistan price )
Greetings! New subscriber. Thanks for a quick but informative video!! The ring pliers…there are several types, do you find any one better than another? Looking forward to viewing your other videos. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge!!
@KartFab
2 жыл бұрын
Cheap ones work
@KartFab
2 жыл бұрын
@@MR_IC if its rusted inside, reusing old rings is not a good idea.... just buy new rings, they are cheap
good job send you a great like from egypt
Does all wrist pin come in same sizes regardless of what motorcycle you have?
@KartFab
6 жыл бұрын
Wrist pins come in all different sizes.
Can you change mines on my 2003 Mercury Marauder? Please
If you leave the connecting rod and just pull the head off how do you compress the rings to slide the head down. Saw this done in another video maybe that’s not recommended?
I replaced the piston before all by hand, I'm not sure how. I have a 38mm piston that I'm trying to get in the bore. It's for a German moped. The only piston compressor I can find is $25. That seems like a lot of money for like 1-2 uses. I'm going to try and use 1.5" tubing instead and makeshift my own compressor. I'll let you know how it goes.
@YTSparty
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks BTW for showing how you do it. It's pretty straight forward and yet I didn't even think of using a tool like that.
Well done video
Do the gap ends have to be 120° apart or does it just have to be away from each other?
@KartFab
2 жыл бұрын
Do 120 for install, rings end up spinning anyway when running
Does it mater the piston orientation in the block ? Mine isn’t marked ! Some I’ve done had markings , an arrow or a line or something , this one isn’t . It’s a HSK70 Tecumseh .
@KartFab
5 жыл бұрын
Check the tecumseh factory service manual. Also check underside of piston. Some have no marks and it doesn’t matter which way.
This is dope
What type of oil do you use in the piston and rings?
@KartFab
4 жыл бұрын
Any oil will do with a mild build. Typically 10w30 for above freezing and 5W30 for freezing temps
If there is a gap between piston and cylinder wall that will cause no compression correct?
@KartFab
3 жыл бұрын
Needs gap or it seizes
Hey bro I just saw u video .. I just go 98 intruder ., blue smoke come after the bike die in a red light I started agiain I have to keep givin gas to no die ...I get home I turn off and after 20 minutes I start again is when the blue smoke come from the pipe for like 5 seconds a lot later less and less till no more later nothing I have been riding for like 2 days and no more smoke ... what u think tha happen ? Thanks ..., great great video
@KartFab
4 жыл бұрын
Blue smoke=oil
I have an aluminum briggs 6bs from the 50s and it's losing compression because I overrevved it and wallered out the bore, is it worth fixing?
@KartFab
8 жыл бұрын
+Gslash25 hmm. You can take it to a shop and have them sleeve it, then put in a new piston and rings. Now..... Is it with it? That totally depends on you.
@Butters_Stunts
8 жыл бұрын
+KartFab ok, might've been worth it if I had left it in more original condition or made power, but I might put it on my great uncles one wheeler peeler kart
@Butters_Stunts
8 жыл бұрын
+KartFab and thank you for responding as well! it sucks to see you tubers that don't reply to comments
nice video, what if you put the ring gaps 180 degrees apart?
@KartFab
8 жыл бұрын
Beats me. 120 deg is what they all are installed at.
@JoshKilen
8 жыл бұрын
***** is that what the manufacture specified?
@KartFab
8 жыл бұрын
yep. Rings should not be at a 90 degree to the wrist pin, or in the same position to wrist pin.
@JoshKilen
8 жыл бұрын
ok
How to understand piston Ring depreasation
Once I upgrade the connecting rod, piston, flywheel, camshaft, etc. will it be safe to remove the governor and put the engine through hell of a high rpm?
@KartFab
7 жыл бұрын
yup. I doubt you can get it to a super high rpm without doing a lot of modifications for flow, getting timing just right, and having a wild cam with upgraded valvetrain.
@BaccaClench
7 жыл бұрын
Hey, this is my brother's account but I only expect to get 6300 rpms, as that is what the fillet flywheel, connecting rod, performance piston, performance camshaft, upgrade valves and valvesprings can handle. I am trying to do this to a Predator 670cc and place on an insane off road go kart.
@KartFab
7 жыл бұрын
predator 670 has had some issues past 5500. Good luck as you are in mostly uncharted territory.
@BaccaClench
7 жыл бұрын
Alright thanks, I will need the luck!
@KartFab
7 жыл бұрын
Also, IIRC there isnt a huge selection in performance parts for the predator 670cc. I do know that the honda gx390 stuff would fit the honda gx620 etc, but you would have to do a lot of research to see piston size, rod length, rod end sizes etc in order to figure out what to get for the predator. If you do the math, it is actually cheaper to get a decent used motorcycle engine with insane hp for a lot less than hopping up an engine like that.
Good job
@KartFab
Ай бұрын
Ty Ty
Where did you buy the piston and rings? Did I miss a link in the description?
@KartFab
7 жыл бұрын
+Kuiper Roerdink yep try reading it again.
Thanks for this video, also, I didn't know how to do the piston when doing my billet rocker arm. Come OOONNNNNNNN, tax returns. ( ; ) )
Where did you get that piston? There was no link in the description.
@nathangresell1534
8 жыл бұрын
Also could you give me the part number of the old and new piston?
@KartFab
8 жыл бұрын
oops. I got the piston here. The raptor/5 hp flatheads are the same bore and stroke so standard piston was the one i got. www.out2win.com/catalog/raptorpr.html
Awesome thank you
@KartFab
4 жыл бұрын
No problem!
The rings that came with the piston (flat top piston ) from go power sports , the waffle one seems to be huge and won’t compress. Am I doing it wrong or did they send me the wrong rings with the piston ? Ty
@KartFab
Жыл бұрын
I dunno
@Greybuiltracing
Жыл бұрын
@@KartFab I figured it out . This was a while ago . I was so dumb 4 months ago compared to now lol.
mine slowly reveals gradual amounts of oil creeping up from the cylinder walls. None of the rings are broken and look fine, the cylinder wall looks perfect, it shows the original machining texture
@KartFab
4 жыл бұрын
Check ring end gap. Check to see it rings were installed upside down (esp the second ring)
@friedchicken1
4 жыл бұрын
@@KartFab Ok ty I will do. also maybe they have lost a little bit of strength, I will try and carefully spread them out to make them springy again :)
@KartFab
4 жыл бұрын
@@friedchicken1 if you do that, you might warp or have excessive tension on the rings. Its better to buy a cheap set of new rings than to try and add tension to the ones you have.
Can i plz have a link or size of the ball bearings I need one for higher RPMs😭😭😭
@KartFab
2 жыл бұрын
Higher rpm’s ball bearings are the least of your concern.
@themacpackebay
2 жыл бұрын
@@KartFab I know but this Build has A car accelerometer and I kind of need it😭
@themacpackebay
2 жыл бұрын
@@KartFab I am so trying to make the fastest bridges
Rod bolts on a arc rod are 270 or 170 inch lbs??
@KartFab
5 жыл бұрын
Depends on the rod. The smaller rods are 170 inch lbs and big block stuff is more.
@1MACVSOG1
5 жыл бұрын
@@KartFab thxs sp much for the fast response I'm at my table doing it now and it's a ARC 6269 rod thxs
@1MACVSOG1
5 жыл бұрын
@@KartFab gx 200
My piston does not show an arrow indicating which way the the piston should be oriented.
@KartFab
Жыл бұрын
Might not apply then…
Excllent video
hello Kart Fab. i got interested with your video. i would like to buy .piston with its rings for scooter VESPA EF2 50CC.
@kiswiianddealers
3 жыл бұрын
KINDLY ASSIST .
nice job
@KartFab
7 жыл бұрын
thanks
This looks to tough for me hopefully i can find someone to do it
@dieselgeezer18
4 жыл бұрын
its easy
hi old piston rings back in the bore
Don't just torque the ring compressor until it squeals. Tap all around it as you tighten. Novices know that.
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Wow this is difficult
So what you are saying is I can’t do this shit by hand... fml
@KartFab
4 жыл бұрын
you can rent this stuff from autozone for free, you just return it when done for refund. Its part of their "tool rental" stuff.
first bro
You did not say a fucking thing how to install rings
All them fancy tools are a joke.
@KartFab
4 жыл бұрын
but helpful
@onenessseeker5683
4 жыл бұрын
@@KartFab Yeah at disgusting disgraceful prices usually because scum are in control
@onenessseeker5683
4 жыл бұрын
& why the hell did you oil the piston when putting it in? The best way is dry