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PostPosted: Thu May 13, 2021 6:40 am    Post subject: Recommendation for Ring Compression Tool Reply with quote

Any recommendations for a good Ring Compression Tool?

TIA, Bill
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PostPosted: Thu May 13, 2021 7:01 am    Post subject: Re: Recommendation for Ring Compression Tool Reply with quote

Probably something of this style, but can get quite expensive.....

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This style is also used on aviation air cooled engines....

I made one from a strip of 1-1/2 wide sheet metal and reinforced grip points to use with channel locks....

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PostPosted: Thu May 13, 2021 7:13 am    Post subject: Re: Recommendation for Ring Compression Tool Reply with quote

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On the left is the genuine Hazet tool you’ll see in the manuals. It’s meant for getting into a tight spot between the studs, even just one cylinder like a field repair on the side of the road.
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Each one is a fixed size so you need multiples if you use these.
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I prefer this band clamp it fits all sizes, it’s cheap and simple to use in over 40 years it’s not failed me
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PostPosted: Thu May 13, 2021 8:09 am    Post subject: Re: Recommendation for Ring Compression Tool Reply with quote

Dale M. wrote:
Probably something of this style, but can get quite expensive.....

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This style is also used on aviation air cooled engines....

I made one from a strip of 1-1/2 wide sheet metal and reinforced grip points to use with channel locks....

Dale


This is the Snap-On one that I use and it works great from everything air cooled to big block Chevy and Ford
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PostPosted: Thu May 13, 2021 8:38 am    Post subject: Re: Recommendation for Ring Compression Tool Reply with quote

I've started using this tool with good results

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PostPosted: Thu May 13, 2021 8:45 am    Post subject: Re: Recommendation for Ring Compression Tool Reply with quote

c77owen wrote:
Dale M. wrote:
Probably something of this style, but can get quite expensive.....

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This style is also used on aviation air cooled engines....

I made one from a strip of 1-1/2 wide sheet metal and reinforced grip points to use with channel locks....

Dale


This is the Snap-On one that I use and it works great from everything air cooled to big block Chevy and Ford

I have a no name copy.. cheap and does the job. Just oil the bands well and the pistons drop right in.
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PostPosted: Thu May 13, 2021 8:53 am    Post subject: Re: Recommendation for Ring Compression Tool Reply with quote

runamoc wrote:
I've started using this tool with good results

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But you have to put piston into cylinder before inserting piston & pin onto rod...

Can see this style working on cast iron block engines but seems harder to work with on a aircooled...
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PostPosted: Thu May 13, 2021 9:36 am    Post subject: Re: Recommendation for Ring Compression Tool Reply with quote

Zundfolge1432 wrote:
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I prefer this band clamp it fits all sizes, it’s cheap and simple to use in over 40 years it’s not failed me


There was this time in Band Clamp...
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PostPosted: Thu May 13, 2021 9:37 am    Post subject: Re: Recommendation for Ring Compression Tool Reply with quote

I have used wide worm clamps, VERY carefully torqued and oiled liberally. Make sure there are no burrs or sharp edges on the clamps if you do this.
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PostPosted: Thu May 13, 2021 10:05 am    Post subject: Re: Recommendation for Ring Compression Tool Reply with quote

Thanks guys! Very helpful.
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PostPosted: Thu May 13, 2021 10:32 am    Post subject: Re: Recommendation for Ring Compression Tool Reply with quote

I use similar, just made by Total Seal.

You simply push the piston out far enough to slide the wrist pin in and install the clip. Much easier to me, but we all have our own techniques.



Dale M. wrote:
runamoc wrote:
I've started using this tool with good results

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But you have to put piston into cylinder before inserting piston & pin onto rod...

Can see this style working on cast iron block engines but seems harder to work with on a aircooled...
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PostPosted: Thu May 13, 2021 11:24 am    Post subject: Re: Recommendation for Ring Compression Tool Reply with quote

Changed my life Very Happy
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PostPosted: Thu May 13, 2021 12:35 pm    Post subject: Re: Recommendation for Ring Compression Tool Reply with quote

I kinda like the idea of Band Camp...errr... Band Clamp style. There are lots out there. What is the maximum height of the band that will allow you to slide the cylinder on far enough to get the rings inside the cylinder (from the bottom of the cylinder) then pull the band off?
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PostPosted: Thu May 13, 2021 2:36 pm    Post subject: Re: Recommendation for Ring Compression Tool Reply with quote

Back in the 1970s, I had one of these with just the 92mm size
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Somehow I lost either the handle part or the 92mm sleeve....

Anyway for my latest assembly which was 1600cc, I just bought one of these, worked fine
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PostPosted: Thu May 13, 2021 3:15 pm    Post subject: Re: Recommendation for Ring Compression Tool Reply with quote

I was taught to use the band style clamp and for many years that is all I used. I watched somebody use the sleeve style tool and how simple and goof proof it was. Now the sleeve is all I use.
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PostPosted: Thu May 13, 2021 4:22 pm    Post subject: Re: Recommendation for Ring Compression Tool Reply with quote

$60 bucks a pop for each size you need, but pretty slick

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PostPosted: Thu May 13, 2021 4:28 pm    Post subject: Re: Recommendation for Ring Compression Tool Reply with quote

I made a similar band clamp like this.
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But I used metal crate banding I got from work. It was real expensive. $0.00! Very Happy
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PostPosted: Fri May 14, 2021 2:25 am    Post subject: Re: Recommendation for Ring Compression Tool Reply with quote

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(Thanks Dale.M for the picture)

the advantage of these is that you can extract the compression band from behind a cylinder. The only complaint is that you really have to make sure you've squeezed down enough, and they don't cover all of the rings completely, always a gap, you just have to be more careful about how everything lines up.

If money weren't an issue, I'd get those Jaycee type things, one for each size I use, but still keep the other for "special" occasions.
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PostPosted: Fri May 14, 2021 4:44 am    Post subject: Re: Recommendation for Ring Compression Tool Reply with quote

Thanks everyone! Good info and pics.
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PostPosted: Fri May 14, 2021 1:26 pm    Post subject: Re: Recommendation for Ring Compression Tool Reply with quote

what 67rustavenger said. same here.
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