Piston ring

Piston ring

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1 February 2021 at 10:30 #524084
BOB BLACKSHAW 1
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Hello all,

I usually make my cylinders out of brass or aluminium as the cylinders are no more than 1/2 inch bore. The cylinder I am making is the full size Stuart with the 3/4 inch bore made out of cast iron. I use viton rings on brass and aluminium will a viton ring be okay to use on cast iron, or what is the best material to use on cast for rings.

Thanks Bob
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1 February 2021 at 10:30 #27933
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1 February 2021 at 16:15 #524146
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1 February 2021 at 16:18 #524147
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I've used Viton in a number of CI cylinders with no problem, just give the cylinder a Home with a cheap brake cylinder hone to remove any turning ridges.

Don't use the makers figures for ring compression as they will create too much friction.

If it is just a 10V or 10H then you don't really need rings, just add the oil grooves as shown on the drawings, 1000s have been built that way.

Edited By JasonB on 01/02/2021 16:21:08
1 February 2021 at 16:19 #524150
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Proper cast iron made to the words of Tubal Cain (TDWalshaw). It can't be that difficult as I achieved it, but you might need a a split piston with such a small bore. I made mine 0.45" sq. If you only want it to work on low pressure for display then just make the piston a good fit and turn some oil retention grooves in it
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