It sounds like the rings are getting stuck on the ridge at the top. I
would say to try to remove them from the bottom but if I remember
correctly you can't get them out that way. Give it a try to confirm
though. If you have a ridge, you can rent a ridge reamer and remove it.
You'll have to do so before installing new rings anyway, otherwise they
may break.
...Art
On Sat, 28 Feb 1998, code5 wrote:
> Hello again from the Road Salt State--
> My pistons are frozen solid. I've managed to get two out using, a chunk
> of firewood, some oak drifts and a 6# sledge and only hope I haven't
> trashed them (I was careful to limit the impact to the part that holds
> the wrist pins, and the top front & rear edges). Are there any other
> methods to try? Is a propane torch or heat gun useful? Liquid Wrench,
> WD40 etc. don't seem to do much, though the fumes are relaxing.
> I'd be grateful for any tips on what to try, or to avoid.
> Thanks in advance.
> John Vallely (NY)
> '59 mga
>
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