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Bikes, Hints'n'Tips => FZS600 Fazer => Topic started by: Agentorange on 17 March 2017, 04:43:56 pm

Title: Piston Ring Compressor size?
Post by: Agentorange on 17 March 2017, 04:43:56 pm
Hello there


just wondering if anyone could give me the  piston ring compression tool size that id need for the 600cc pistons ? Also do i need 4 ? or can i get the job done with 2 ?


Any help would be mucho appreciated


Cheers
Title: Re: Piston Ring Compressor size?
Post by: daviee on 17 March 2017, 06:24:52 pm
dont need any if your handy with your nails and small probes
Title: Re: Piston Ring Compressor size?
Post by: Agentorange on 17 March 2017, 09:50:32 pm
Ive tried that system a single cylinder but didnt think it was possible on a 4 cyl
Title: Re: Piston Ring Compressor size?
Post by: robby boy on 17 March 2017, 10:38:52 pm
I saw somewhere someone using a 2 litre coke bottle cut to fit the piston rings and split, then clamped over the piston rings using cable ties, once the pistons were in the bores cut the cable ties,  job done.
Title: Re: Piston Ring Compressor size?
Post by: Disorderlypunk on 18 March 2017, 12:39:21 am
an old trick when need be has been to use jubilee clips
62mm bore x PIE = cornish pastie or (62 x 3.141592653589 = just short of 195mm  )
with a jubilee clip you dont mind wasting a couple of quid once done and they tend to come in packs of 2 at least
- im sure its a 62mm bore but im not pulling my engine to check
Title: Re: Piston Ring Compressor size?
Post by: Bretty on 18 March 2017, 06:19:27 am
As said, you don't need one on the fzs600. As the bores have a slight taper, just go steady, compress the rings with your fingers, 2 cylinders at a time. An extra pair of hands helps to stop the crank turning.
Title: Re: Piston Ring Compressor size?
Post by: Agentorange on 18 March 2017, 12:14:47 pm
an old trick when need be has been to use jubilee clips
62mm bore x PIE = cornish pastie or (62 x 3.141592653589 = just short of 195mm  )
with a jubilee clip you dont mind wasting a couple of quid once done and they tend to come in packs of 2 at least
- im sure its a 62mm bore but im not pulling my engine to check


Thats actually a cracking idea  :thumbup


Thanks for the help chaps!