Install it from the back side, you will see a small schamfer that
will help installing the piston and rings. Then use a small screw
driver to help the rings into place. Do not force it they are cast
iron and will break.
David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767
www.britishcarspecialists.com
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On Apr 8, 2009, at 10:07 AM, Mark Schneider wrote:
> Good morning all,
>
> I am in the process of an overhaul of my BJ8 gear box and
> overdrive. One OD task is causing some difficulties. I have had
> to replace the accumulator piston and accumulator housing due to
> severe scoring of both from the 120,000 miles on the car. Almost
> all is back together but I am struggling with the installation of
> the accumulator piston ring set and the insertion of the new piston
> and rings into the accumulator housing. I do not have access to
> the factory tool described in the shop manual. Does anyone have a
> technique that works?
>
> I have tried the obvious, i.e., after making sure the rings are
> installed properly on the piston, carefully inserting the piston
> into the housing from the top end where the edge of the housing is
> chamfered. However, it tends to allow 2-3 rings in okay but then
> binds on then 3rd or 4th ring. I have located a piece of tubing
> the same ID as the housing and am considering loading the ringed
> piston into it and then introducing the piston from the bottom of
> the housing. Again, I am seeking some guidance from the awesome
> collective experience of the group. Thanks.
>
> Marks3
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