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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 01:04 PM
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got my internals back and and getting back together but am confused on my rings .. trying to figure which ones the top two are . one ring has two paint marks on it , pink and red on either side of the ring gap and the other just has a pink one, one one side of the ring gap.... both have dots on one side .... i assume indicating to face towards the top of the piston... ... these are speed pro pistons and sealed power rings any help would be appreciated .. i read the instructions and it doesn't clarify which is what
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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 04:27 PM
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best way to find out would be call th ring company
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got my internals back and and getting back together but am confused on my rings .. trying to figure which ones the top two are . one ring has two paint marks on it , pink and red on either side of the ring gap and the other just has a pink one, one one side of the ring gap.... both have dots on one side .... i assume indicating to face towards the top of the piston... ... these are speed pro pistons and sealed power rings any help would be appreciated .. i read the instructions and it doesn't clarify which is what
Yes Dots face upward and there should of been a chart telling you which color is the top ring, second ring, and are these stock replacements or file to fit? Make sure of that before you try to pound them into the block..
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