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Old Dec 5, 2013 | 06:31 PM
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I've broken 2nd compression ring on one of the pistons during assembly.
Who does sell single cylinder ring set? Pistons are common 3.902" (I guess)
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Old Dec 6, 2013 | 12:18 PM
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I can probably find one for you. At least a 3.905. What pistons do you have? Do you know if the ring is 1.5mm thick?
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Old Dec 6, 2013 | 01:23 PM
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Do you not have access to a telephone? You obviously have Internet. Why don't you contact the manufacturers of the pistons you're using (Probe) and have them help you. I already looked up the rings for you in the other thread. What do you expect to gain on a forum that Probe can't provide?
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Old Dec 6, 2013 | 11:55 PM
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Most dealerships should have something either in stock or ready to order from a central warehouse. I had to get a single set for my engine when I first bought it.
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Old Dec 7, 2013 | 07:57 PM
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I know last time I rebuilt a duramax at work we got the parts from gm and they charged it out as 8 single "piston kits", and that was from the dealer. I know ford individually packages the rings as well
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 05:33 PM
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Sorry guys I guess I just panicked when I broke one of the rings because it could mean my plans are ruined and assembly postponed for 4-5 months (till spring). I just didn't know if it's possible at all to order single cylinder set, or only 8-cyl set.
Luckily, I was able to get old stock LS1 2nd ring here in my country, so I plan to use it. I'm a bit worried that gap comes out at .04" but I hope it won't be critical.
KCS, time zone here is so much different that it makes calling US quite difficult

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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 06:10 PM
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P.S. it might still come handy if someone knows which manufacturers offer sets for 1 cylinder (3.902-3.905" bore 1.5mm thick). So far I've seen Wiseco 39050GK set and Total Seal
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 07:22 PM
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Most companies have email as well. Just sayin'.
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 01:35 PM
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Unfortunately Probe only sells complete sets
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 01:41 PM
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Probe or Perfect Circle?

How bad and how quick do you want to put this back together? I think the rings I have for my Probe pistons were about $110. You can bite the bullet and get a set (and have spares in case you break any more rings) or try to find an identical ring from another manufacturer to save less than $100.
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 07:27 PM
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KCS, I emailed Probe. Want really quick : )

I'm also a bit confused, Probe 14231-003 says it's 3.902" bore, so it's not stock 3.898", I guess? Piston itself measures about 3.894-3.896 on crude calipers
P.S. Nearest I see from Wiseco is 39050GK for 3.905" bore. Also Total Seal CR7984-1 and RBT10303 looks close.
These bores are confusing

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