ring compressors

lemuiexm · Posted: Sat May 15, 2010 5:52 am Post subject: ring compressors

I'm having a hard time finding ring compressors small enough for my CB200T @ 0.25 over. All I can find is the KD tools pliers type compressor which I want but it only goes to 2 7/8. I need one that goes down to 2"

Im sure I just haven't had enough coffee today but Im really having a hard time searching.

thanks for your help.

jeepurz · Posted: Sat May 15, 2010 6:52 am Post subject:

when I did my xs I laid the jug upsidedown sat the pistons and and just pushed with fingers & small dull screwdriver, then once past rings flipped it over , lined up wrist pins and went from there, ya might do a google search on home made compressors, I dont have the link handy but I know theres a few lowbuck options for home made ones online.

pd · Posted: Sat May 15, 2010 6:53 am Post subject:

Have you ever tried screw clamps ?

They are cheap and can be used in a variety of locations and jobs .

Wink

tbpmusic · Posted: Sat May 15, 2010 7:53 am Post subject:

I use chopsticks - free at your local Chinese restaurant......

fasterspider · Posted: Sat May 15, 2010 5:13 pm Post subject:

Hose clamps work if you can't find someone to help you pinch the rings and drop the cylinders over the pistons.