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Old 04-19-2007, 10:43 AM
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Which piston ring belongs where?

Hi

I've gotten myself new pistons and rings but I am a little bit confused. The oil rings were no problem but the other two sets are a bit different. One ring is all black and has a little dot which is supposed to indicate the side that faces up. At least that's what I gathered. The other has a polished outer side.
Which one goes in which grove? Does it matter?

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Old 04-19-2007, 11:04 AM
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Re: Which piston ring belongs where?

The shiny stuff on the one ring is the moly facing. That's the top ring.
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Okay, I thought so. Thanks .
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