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Posted by: vesnyder Jun 23 2008, 09:35 PM

Anybody know of where I can source 96 mm piston rings? I found one at the Type IV Store but they say for Keith Black pistons. Are these different? Thanks!

Posted by: sww914 Jun 23 2008, 09:37 PM

I order mine from Total Seal. I've had 2 sets of Grant rings not seat but the Total Seals work great.

Posted by: orange914 Jun 24 2008, 01:06 AM

kb's 1st and 2nd are 2mm thick verse some being 1.5mm 1st and 2mm 2nd. it's been awhile but i think that is acurate info., but check first anyway.

Posted by: Mark Henry Jun 24 2008, 07:12 AM

You need to know the specs. before you order.

Jake should be able to help, Charles (LN Engieering) might help, John at aircooled.net.

Posted by: Al Meredith Jun 24 2008, 08:03 PM

I just got a set from Pelican Parts. Get them quick before they raise the Price.

Posted by: Jake Raby Jun 24 2008, 09:03 PM

Not all pistons are the same. you MUST know the ring land sizes and radial depths for the rings to be properly matched to the pistons.

I prefer the Hastings rings, Total Seal rings never seal for me... The Grant rings are horrible.

What pistons do you have?

Posted by: vesnyder Jun 25 2008, 02:09 PM

I have the P&C set at the machine shop and they measured the rings and said they were both the same at 0.062 in, which is 1.5 mm? All the ring sets I've found are either 2.0 mm top and bottom or 1.5 and 1.75 top and bottom? Are there any sets that are 1.5 mm top and bottom?

I think the P&C's are from China - so anything is possible!

Posted by: r_towle Jun 25 2008, 05:34 PM

Just a thought....
Who did you buy the pistons from?
See if you can find the contact details and get a set of rings from them...

Just a thought.

Rich