When assembling an engine, you will need a ring compressor to squeeze the rings together on a piston to fit the piston and rod combination into the bore. While the adjustable squeeze-the-handle ...

In this video, I demonstrate the restoration of an old air compressor using proper tools and techniques. The video is divided into two parts: the first half covers the disassembly of a seized air ...

But when done right, piston rings can create a power advantage by maximizing dynamic engine compression while still maintaining good oil control. This involves both proper selection for the intended ...