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Piston rings

#1 PostAuthor: chrisw1 » Fri Jan 12, 2018 6:00 pm

Could someone let me know please
Is there and physical difference between the first and second rings on z series piston rings and is there a right way up to fit them
They seem to be the same dimensionally and interchangeable but I would like to be sure

Thanks Chris

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Re: Piston rings

#2 PostAuthor: zed1015 » Fri Jan 12, 2018 6:25 pm

Top ring usually Chrome.
Second ring plain cast (black) and should be thicker.
There should be a mark on one side of the ring next to the gap, which goes up.
Usually a T or TOP.

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Re: Piston rings

#3 PostAuthor: z1bman » Fri Jan 12, 2018 9:08 pm

genuine rings are difficult to distinguish especialy the top & second ring as they are both silver. you will need a good magnifying glass to see the chamfered edges of the top ring

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Re: Piston rings

#4 PostAuthor: zed1015 » Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:16 pm

Stock 1000 rings have an "N" etched near the gap to denote which way is up.
The top ring has chamfered outer edges whilst the second rings are squared/sharp.
The upper inner edge of the second ring is notched whilst the top rings inner edges are plain.


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