just wondering about the piston rings. the gap is too small. is it possible to use a file to remove the excess, or is the material just too hard?

cheers
ian

 

Ian,

Yes the ring gap can be adjusted with a file. You just need to be very careful, and make sure you file it straight. So not a good idea after a night out in the pub

Remember to check the oil control rings too.

Mark.

 

Good idea to dress ends with a fine stone too, one of those small wedge shaped ones if you have it. Failing that, some 400grit wet/dry around a lolly stick.

paul

 

thanks for the replies, will do that then.
mark, measured:

top= .012"
2nd= .012"
oil= .015"

too small really.
paul, yes i do have a fine wedge, and sand rolls for the dremel, so should do the trick.

was going to open to .020" (not after being out on the p*ss )

cheers
ian

p.s. mark, will ring you after tea re the block sequence, got settings though