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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250
The bottom of the cylinder has a bevel/taper to it which allows the ring to compress as you slide the piston in. You might have to help squeeze the rings a little with your hand to guide it in.
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Originally Posted by OneLeggedRider
I don't think I've ever needed a ring compressor for a single cylinder engine, but multi cylinder is a different story.
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LOL that explains why no one talks about them. Obviously, I have never seen one apart. Now that may be the best reason to justify some internal work yet!