Technical Question. Oil Rings
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2011 7:04 pm
Have a Clinton engine, model 1162C2B. 2 3/8" bore. 1 7/8" stroke. I purchased a ring set that was supposed to fit the engine. Compression rings fit. Oil ring does not.
Oil ring groove is 1/8" wide. Have not been able to find an oil ring. I have found a part number for a 1/16" wide oil ring.
Question. Can I put two 1/16" wide oil rings in the 1/4" groove. The two rings will fit in the groove - will they work and last?
Opinions.
Edit: Correction. Can I put two 1/16" wide oil rings in the 1/8" groove?
See Bill's post below.
Oil ring groove is 1/8" wide. Have not been able to find an oil ring. I have found a part number for a 1/16" wide oil ring.
Question. Can I put two 1/16" wide oil rings in the 1/4" groove. The two rings will fit in the groove - will they work and last?
Opinions.
Edit: Correction. Can I put two 1/16" wide oil rings in the 1/8" groove?
See Bill's post below.