This one is for you old timers that did this back in the day....
I install these in some of our old engines to get some more use out of them if the cylinder walls are not too far out of spec, and find that they work pretty good. In the Briggs 3 HP chrome ring sets (Briggs part # 297201) there are 8 rings total. ( 1 oil control, 2 compression, 2 wavy/expanders, and 3 thin scrapers. I have installed these in a few engines and it is always a battle for me , here is why:
I always find it VERY difficult to get the rings compressed enough (yes, I'm using the Briggs ring compressor tool) to be able to insert it into the bore. It is REALLY tough to tighten the ring compressor! Some of the rings do not seem to be compressing. I have to keep fiddling/adjusting/reinstalling the rings and trying over and over and I have always eventually got them in.... until today.
I walked away after 1 1/2 hours. Does anyone have any pointers or otherwise words of wisdom that could help a guy out?
Thanks for any help.
Michael