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oil rings
Will the oil rings be flush with the surrounding metal or do they protrude a little? I can't seem to get them completely seated. The video said just work around the seal and you'll be able to feel them seat.
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they will stick out of the oil ring a little.. try rub some vasoline on them then just take a peice of wood and slowly press them in evenly.. they will go hard(they did in my rebuild to) but just take your time and slowly work them in.. dont and get madd and just jamb them itz not worth possibly destroying them..
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They stick out a little in order to form a seal in the rotor groove. Coat them in vascelene or oil, and slowly work them in with your thumbs. DO NOT twist them, or stretch them at all. Also take care when you insert the seal into the rotor. The o-ring will tend to want to scrunch out. I use my thumbnail to push them back in if this begins to happen.
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Use a piece of thin lexan over the seals to work them in. That way you can see what you're doing without slicing your fingers up, and apply pressures more moderately at the seal, instead of just at one point...
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Originally Posted by alritzer
When I insert the seal into the rotor will it go in completely flush or will it protrude slightly.
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I used a thick piece of plexi and pushed down on the center with my palm, lifting myself off the floor to get them in!!!
what video do you have cause the Bruce T vid shows it really well.
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Originally Posted by felixwankel88
yea dont try with your fingers to hard.. because i tryed with my hands first and sliced them up a little
Seriously, the best way is with your fingers. You can feel the part squeeze into place and seat. Just need to build up the caluses on the fingertips a little...
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I just used my fingers to push but it was hard and for me....slightly painfull. My pain threshold is a lot higher that most and way higher than my wifes. Not being sexist rather just pointing out a fact. I was going to use some wood with a nice edge but they pushed in with a little bit of manip. I just used even pressure with lots of Vaseline. Funny thing was I kept forgeting to line it up. Had to do each one (it seems) twice
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sanding side seals
I think I have all of the oil rings installed now. Time to move on to the side seals and springs. What is the best way to sand down the ends of the side seals to get them to fit properly. I tried 180 grit sand paper and I didn't seem to be making much headway.
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I use 300 grit sandpaper. You will see that there is a beveled end and a flat end. Sand the flat end, trying to create a bevel like you see on the other end. Wet sanding helps, and is easier on the finger tips.
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If you use the wet paper lay it on a smooth table like one that has formica on it. The water will hold the paper down. Then hold the side seals and rub them back and forth on the paper.
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