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03-30-2017, 05:54 PM | #1 |
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Hastings ring set 533
I'm fitting the rings on the pistons on my 59AB engine.
The Hastings 533 set is a 4 ring set. One of the oil rings is cast/slotted. The installation instructions are vague, but it appears that the 3 piece oil ring goes in the third groove and the cast/slotted ring goes in the bottom groove. Does anyone know if this is correct? Does it matter if the oil rings are switched?
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03-30-2017, 06:45 PM | #2 |
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Re: Hastings ring set 533
Yes, that's correct, I don't use the bottom ring. But, if you think it best do it. The 3 piece ring is sued in modern engines and works very well. the bottom ring just add more drag.
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03-30-2017, 06:51 PM | #3 |
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Re: Hastings ring set 533
x2 ^^ Jack E/NJ
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03-30-2017, 08:12 PM | #4 |
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Thank you.
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03-31-2017, 01:47 AM | #5 |
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Re: Hastings ring set 533
I agree with Ol' Ron. The 4th ring is old technology not needed with a modern 3 piece oil ring. Some have the mistaken idea that the 4th ring somehow stabilizes the piston. (It doesn't!)
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03-31-2017, 01:54 PM | #6 |
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03-31-2017, 02:34 PM | #7 |
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>>>I will notice the difference or not?>>>
Well, before you put it all back together, you could check to see if you feel any friction difference between sliding a piston in a hole with 3 rings vs 4 rings. Jack E/NJ |
03-31-2017, 03:32 PM | #8 |
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Re: Hastings ring set 533
I would recommend using all four rings if the cylinders are not bored with fresh pistons. Uneven bores will do better with all four. There is extra drag but you also want the best oil control you can get.
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