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117 piston set up
« on: November 07, 2017, 09:18:32 PM »

Harley 110 to 117 kits...
Did anyone have to do any work to the rings before install to set up correctly? Out of the box for right or need some work?
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Re: 117 piston set up
« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2017, 12:00:00 AM »

Ring gap was fine on mine. No filing needed
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Re: 117 piston set up
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2017, 12:08:44 AM »

Good right out of the box.

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Re: 117 piston set up
« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2017, 09:09:00 AM »

I find second ring is tighter than I like but its a kit check them dont take ANYONE'S word it will be good to go.
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Re: 117 piston set up
« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2017, 08:51:13 PM »

Specs in instructions?
Or just .004*bore?
 004x4.125= .0165
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Re: 117 piston set up
« Reply #5 on: January 05, 2018, 06:52:35 PM »

None ended up needing anything done out of box, until I broke the bottom oil ring installing. Wait a week for a new set....fudge!
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Re: 117 piston set up
« Reply #6 on: January 06, 2018, 10:20:57 AM »

The second I open more, +.003 over the top
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Re: 117 piston set up
« Reply #7 on: January 06, 2018, 01:52:47 PM »

Interesting information on Hastings site on ring gap.   At least worth the look as they make a vast majority of the rings anyhow as the oem.

Summit has a great tool with a diamond blade just go slow.   The hat piece for it works great at setting the rings evenly in the cylinder for measuring.   Saves a TON of time.


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