Simple ? on my 302 build

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03-24-2012, 07:30 PM

95_gtskunk

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Simple ? on my 302 build

Hey guys, Im rebuilding a 302 I recently purchased and I have a question pertaining to piston ring installation. How should my rings be "staggered"? Obviously I dont want all the gaps in a line in the cylinder, Is there a specific way to stagger them? Thanks!

03-25-2012, 07:09 AM

projectresto83

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So long as none of them are in line you will be fine....

03-25-2012, 08:43 AM

TrimDrip

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Thats how mine are done. The second ring is about an inch or inch and a quarter past the oil ring and the gap on the top ring is 180 to that.

It is most important to install them facing the way are supposed to be and not upside down.