Ring filers
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rmcomprandy
AZFairlane
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Ring filers
Is there any difference between the manual and electric ring filers? Does one give a better surface than the other? Is the electric one just for shops that do a lot of file fit rings and the manual model is fine for the "hobbyists". Thanks.
AZFairlane- BBF CONTRIBUTOR
- Posts : 573
Join date : 2009-02-02
Age : 71
Location : Glendale, AZ
Re: Ring filers
I have a BHJ electric grinder and I still use a "new" $5.00 mill file clamped in a vice for gapping rings. It's faster and easier however, you'll probably need tough fingertips.
These days, I use the electric one for filing one end of rear main seals, LOL.
(It has an indicator so, I know exactly how much I shorten it).
These days, I use the electric one for filing one end of rear main seals, LOL.
(It has an indicator so, I know exactly how much I shorten it).
Re: Ring filers
joe due to lack of experience I like the manual ones. I still managed to wreck a couple of rings on the way learning. It was easier for me to sneak up on the correct gap and to make sure the end was square.
..... get a diamond knife hone to remove the tiny burr too. AND get a solid ring compresser not the pos we used back when. goes a long way to prevent scores in the cylinder and broken rings,,,,,bob
..... get a diamond knife hone to remove the tiny burr too. AND get a solid ring compresser not the pos we used back when. goes a long way to prevent scores in the cylinder and broken rings,,,,,bob
zbob- Posts : 271
Join date : 2009-08-17
Age : 69
Location : mn
Re: Ring filers
zbob wrote:joe due to lack of experience I like the manual ones. I still managed to wreck a couple of rings on the way learning. It was easier for me to sneak up on the correct gap and to make sure the end was square.
..... get a diamond knife hone to remove the tiny burr too. AND get a solid ring compresser not the pos we used back when. goes a long way to prevent scores in the cylinder and broken rings,,,,,bob
Me too bob.
bbf-falcon- Posts : 8995
Join date : 2008-12-03
Location : Jackson, Ohio
Re: Ring filers
We do it by hand as well. Doesn't take very long and yes, get a solid ring compressor like mentioned above.
whatbumper- Posts : 3024
Join date : 2009-11-11
Age : 44
Re: Ring filers
Will do guys, thanks a lot.
AZFairlane- BBF CONTRIBUTOR
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Join date : 2009-02-02
Age : 71
Location : Glendale, AZ
Re: Ring filers
I use a manual one also it belongs to Rick aka 557mazda take me a little bit to get my rings to fit cut a little off check take a little more off recheck until I get the gap I need
69F100- BBF CONTRIBUTOR
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Age : 57
Location : Irwinville Ga.
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