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41 | 33.88% |
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39 | 32.23% |
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31 | 25.62% |
| Other, Make suggestion |
  
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10 | 8.26% |
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06-15-2009, 12:54 PM
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Re: .031" Dykes or .043" Rings ?
My LT-1 had 1/16" top ring grooves and I used std. top rings with cutback seconds and very low tension oils......I have used the .031" dykes with spacers in a 5/64" groove if I remember right in my 350/255 back in the '90's......Do the .043" rings go in a 1/16" groove with spacers.....and the rings are where the gas port grooves are cut ? .......the spacer would be pretty thin and I have no experience or knowledge of the gas ported ring setup. Just curious about this and I might need the knowledge for a future Stocker engine project for someone else........
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06-15-2009, 01:19 PM
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Re: .031" Dykes or .043" Rings ?
Well Patterson and Bub, i too agree with you guys,,,,Total Seal now can supply you with Gas Ported spacers to go with the .043 Top Ring. I haven't seen this metioned but, it is illegal to machine Lateral Gas Ports in a Stocker piston,,,sooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!! The .043 Diamond Cut ring or 1/16 or 5/64 Diamond cut is the way to go but, a little pricey!
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06-16-2009, 07:47 PM
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Re: .031" Dykes or .043" Rings ?
I'm suprised at the poll resuslts. Didnt know anybody still used dykes rings.
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06-16-2009, 09:29 PM
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Re: .031" Dykes or .043" Rings ?
I used the .031 dykes ring ordered , tight and lapped all 8 for a s/s motor,worked great ,alot of time and sore fingers ,does anybody still do this today,
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06-17-2009, 06:37 AM
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Re: .031" Dykes or .043" Rings ?
What about the .7 & .8 mm rings & 2 mm oil rings for engines in the 8,000-10,000 rpm range?
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06-17-2009, 07:44 AM
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Re: .031" Dykes or .043" Rings ?
Just to let everyone know that PMS in San Antonio, Texas, owned and operated by non other than Adrian ( Pudgy) Pendergrass makes a very nice set up to Gas Port the Spacers. If you have access to a mill its a piece of cake to do it yourself and save some money. 210-681-2405
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Re: .031" Dykes or .043" Rings ?
I vote for vacuum pump and no second rings
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