283 file to fit rings

oldskool · 01-18-2015, 03:38 PM

I've read that some use non file fit rings that are .005 larger than your bore size. If they give you the gap you want, then the rings will give you a better seal than rings that have been filed a lot. The article also said that different brands of rings may vary slightly, which will affect end gap.

Even if they are just a tad too big, they may only need grinding a very small amount. What the guy was saying is that the less you cut off the ring the more of a perfect circle it will make, which will provide a better seal than a ring that has had a lot taken off of it. Makes sense to me.

01-18-2015, 03:38 PM	#4
oldskool VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: The Land of Bayous, Boudin & Crawfish Posts: 1,668 Likes: 223 Liked 747 Times in 362 Posts	Re: 283 file to fit rings I've read that some use non file fit rings that are .005 larger than your bore size. If they give you the gap you want, then the rings will give you a better seal than rings that have been filed a lot. The article also said that different brands of rings may vary slightly, which will affect end gap. Even if they are just a tad too big, they may only need grinding a very small amount. What the guy was saying is that the less you cut off the ring the more of a perfect circle it will make, which will provide a better seal than a ring that has had a lot taken off of it. Makes sense to me.