The piston ring pliers tool makes the job of installing the piston rings over the piston and into the ring grooves easy and trouble-free, preventing broken piston rings during assembly.
This handy tool from Performance Tools is spring loaded and features comfortable vinyl grip handles. Made of heat-treated steel, the jaws will fit piston rings from 3/64″-1/4″ width.
Cast-iron piston rings, as used on vintage motorcycle applications are brittle and can be easily broken when twisted or over-flexed during assembly onto the pistons. The pliers offer precision control when flexing the rings open to seat into the ring grooves on the piston.
Typically, the oil control ring is fitted first in the lowest ring groove, followed by the lower compression ring, and finally the top compression ring. Care must be taken to not over-flex the rings when using the tool, which can result in broken piston rings. Refer to the workshop manual for more instructions on piston ring replacement.
Features:
- Comfortable vinyl grip handles
- Heat treated alloy steel
- Fits piston rings from 3/64 to 1/4 inÂ
Please note: Due the nature of the product, we unfortunately do not accept returns on bearings, tools or electrical components. Please be confident about your purchase before ordering. If you have questions, please contact us.
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