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1978 os 90 fsr rebuiold questions

Old 02-23-2012, 10:53 AM
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i am rebuilding this engine have bearings in and its ringed . #1 there is an arrow on top of piston should it face exhaust side or the other side.
#2 when installing piston and sleeve is there a certain way to get this in correct so ring stays on stop with piston. also would like to put a new ring in this engine to freshin it up , any input on where to get one
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Old 02-23-2012, 11:49 AM
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Default RE: 1978 os 90 fsr rebuiold questions

Try Frank Bowman in Farmington, NM. He specializes in model engine rings and will install them as well as make them for a reasonable price.

Frank Bowman
1211 N Allen Ave
Farmington
NM 87401-3568
USA
Phone: (505) 327-0696

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Old 02-23-2012, 12:09 PM
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contacted this service and will be getting ring and gasket set still would like to know the correct way to install the piston and liner so ring remains on location . i am versed in all aspects of rebuilding but this is always puzzling to me . hit and miss and take apart and recheck there has to a certain way to do this failsafe .
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