10-16-2017, 02:21 PM
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piston rings
I see Ford furnished ring packs designated for steel pistons,
for aluminum pistons, and for steel or aluminum pistons. What be the differences? Also steel section rings? I have a mate trying to put a flattie together on the cheap; yeah, right!! Using steel pistons in block with [steel] tin can sleeves; which rings would be best? I'd imagine you wouldn't want to run steel rings in steel bores? Opinions welcome, thanks.
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10-16-2017, 09:18 PM
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Re: piston rings
I'd guess rings for steel pistons. Or rings for steel or aluminum pistons? Whichever is cheaper. Did I guess right? Jack E/NJ
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10-16-2017, 09:50 PM
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Re: piston rings
canceled, wrong place.
Last edited by Fordestes; 10-16-2017 at 09:55 PM. Reason: Wrong subject matter. |
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10-16-2017, 11:07 PM
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Re: piston rings
What type of pistons did ford use in the '38 era tin can sleeves? Seems that whatever it was would be a good choice. Steel on steel seems strange, but I'm no metalurgist. I have one on my stand right now with that odd bore for when the soup cans were tossed out.
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08-12-2018, 11:13 PM
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Re: piston rings
I'll bring this old thread back to the top seeing nobody has answered to question; what is the difference in the rings for steel pistons as opposed to those for aluminum?
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08-12-2018, 11:44 PM
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Re: piston rings
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So one type works in both and probably ford went to that as std later. I might be wrong here... I can dig out some parts and measure if no one else can confirm or scrap my theory. |
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08-12-2018, 11:48 PM
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Re: piston rings
I believe it was depth .
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08-13-2018, 02:11 PM
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Re: piston rings
Just curious... Are flathead pistons offered with modern ring packs? Today's rings are 1/16" or thinner, are more flexible so they seal better, offer FAR less friction, and wear the cylinder a lot less.
Seems like a set of pistons designed for newer rings would be a tremendous upgrade. Are these commonly available, or are they custom only? Thanks!
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