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Old 04-22-2008 | 11:28 PM
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Default Bowman ring question...yes another question...

Many times I have heard this persons name mentioned with QUALITY ring replacement. I don't know that I have heard it explained as to what he is doing that is better than stock? Is it closer tolerance? Better steel? machined somehow different ? I have been very curious about this for awhile, and I guess asking is the way to find out. I am assuming he sends you a ring..you don't send him the motor to be fitted to the new ring ...
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Old 04-22-2008 | 11:46 PM
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Send him the engine. He will make the required ring, install it, and return the engine to you all done. All for a very reasonable price. Doesn't matter if your engine is obsolete or not. Turn around time was quite acceptable. Piston rings aren't usually made from steel, rather from a high grade of cast iron called mehanite. What more could you ask?
Old 04-22-2008 | 11:48 PM
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If ya see my post about the 22cc echo twin you see i got new rings from frank.Instaed of me trying to go through echo i sent him the cylinders and he fitted the rings to my cylinders for a custom fit.It would be like buying a new set of rings and putting them in a used cylinder.They wont fit right.Thats why when you buy parts for good engines you buy a repower kit wich includes a jug,rings,piston,wrist pin,circlips,somtimes a new wrist pin bearing.With franks rings i was able to get a custom fit ring without all the extras at a very reasonable price of like $7-9.oo a piece.If echo even had the rings in stock or at all.The other rings i have purchased where much closer in the end ring gap.Meaning when you put the ring in cylinder you only have .001-.003.Some you can see the gap with your eyes.Maybe 5-7 thousandths.He will also pin your piston and make a ring if ya want him to.This is the ultimate seal.And this mod will raise your compression alone.
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It simply runs better with a Bowman Ring.

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