chrisgtr

i purchaced a complete rotating assembly with file fit rings. i know it is possible to file them myself but i have never done it. i am wanting to do the entire motor myself and have been successful thus far.... should i just take the block, pistons and such to a shop and have them do it? or is it plausible to do it myself?

rcdblink716

It is not difficult to file fit. You typically use a tool to file the ring straight. I am sure it is a cheap tool available through summit/jegs. just put the ring in the cylinder, use a piston to push it in even, then use a feeler gauge to chech the gap. File it until you get it where you want it.

chrisgtr

well im not sure as to how much gap i need and such...could you or someone else elaborate more??

Venomantidote95

Your piston manufacturer will have specific directions to filing the rings, it is different for forged and hyper and cast even, they have a formula to figure it by and it isnt hard lol simple math!

what brand pistons do you have? got a part number? you should have a paper that came in the box with them with the info on it but if not i may be able to look it up for you if you cant find it!

chrisgtr

ha ha... well i actually didnt even look. it just arrived... got a little excited about gettin it out!! i need to go see if i can find it.

its a modmax 4.6L forged racing rotating assembly. product code #99025246

Venomantidote95

WEll let us know if you find the info then!

where is that part number for? if you find a list with each parts number i would only need the pistons number!

chrisgtr

well... found the sheet, its not real clear as to what to do. the pistons are manley 18cc dish standard bore. im not sure as to where the part number is. the only number i got is the rotating assembly kit number.