how in the **** do you get those spiro locks on the piston...it seems so simple but yet i cant get that lock to twist in their like it should! is their a special nack that will make it easier?

 

spiro locks? wtf

pics??? maybe I can figure it out by looking at it

 

They can be a pain if you don't do them on a regular basis. It helps to pull them apart Slightly and use a 90 degree pick. The best way I can say to install them is ...just like you coil up a hose or a rope. Start at theend of it and workaround in a circle. If you have a set up that uses 2 spiro's per side...do one on each side, before attempting to put in the second ones! The last onewill be a biittcchh! Take your time. Hope this helps.

Casey

 

pull them apart, stretch them then use a pocket screwdriver and fight with them, one coil at a time, make sure they are fully seated

 

There is no need to stretch the coil out... You should not be deforming the spiral locks in order to install them...

Simply set one end in the groove, only stretching it enough to get the tip of the end seated in the groove. Then, slowly work the the lock down in a circular direction.
Don't force it... if you damage the lock or the piston then you will be dead in the water until you get replacement parts. It shouldn't take much force anyway.

I use my finger to get one end seated in the piston groove, then use a small screwdriver (a pic would work ok, but be sure not to scratch anything. metal from a scratch is bad for a fresh motor), to work the lock down.
Toward the top of the piston is the tricky part so start on the lower edge of the piston.

Gently pulling up with one hand while pushing down with the screw driver can help get through the top section of the piston.

It isn't really all that hard, once you get one or 2 of them done.

Consider it a form of initiation...

jason

 

thanks guys...i just had to go back out there after getting some supper and i figure it out...i pulled them apart a little then pushed it in w/ a small screwdriver a little at a time.

 

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yeah adder i was kinda surprized - you've been johnny on the spot with almost every thread i see you in.... are you feeling ok?

so i take it your using bronze bushed rods? or are you just adding some sort of extra protection?

 

yeah wtf man... what happened to being johnny on the spot like you are in these other threads? im kinda let down LOL

i take it your running bronzed bushed rods? or is this some kinda of extra protection or something?