Piston Rings Cont'd

 


In the above second video you can see the difference between a fettled and unfettled ring.
This one has a nominal 0.009" variation in depth. Considering the minimum requirement is 0.008" back clearance in the groove, there is no margin and the ring actually protrudes beyond the groove, sandwiching between the bore and the bottom of the oil control groove.

Lots of Supercharger work in the second half of this year...

Earlier this year and a little through last year, you will see posts of the previous supercharger modifications to adapt to the Wolseley Hor...