I've ordered a replacement piston ring and sleeve for my YS120. The engine has more than 350 flights on it, and is becoming worn out - no compression.

Anyway, I've got the engine apart, and have removed the piston ring from the piston, but I broke it during the removal process. I can't figure out how to get the piston easily out of the engine... can't get the connecting rod off the piston or the crank pin. I have access to the top of the piston and piston ring area with the sleeve removed.

Are there any secrets to installing a new ring? Or is it ....just be carefull not to break it...?
-Doug Brindle