Need a good ring compressor

I was going to buy the Jeg's kit that has the pliers and 3 or so bands but it doesn't go up to 4.440, only 4.375.

So, what are you guys using for a ring compressor? I don't want to buy the tapered deal. I'd prefer to buy a band/plier type that I can use for the big and small stuff...

I have a Snap on (blue point) set that I have that goes all the way up to 4.600. I had to buy the 4.600 separately. I really prefer the tapered sleeve though and would highly recommend it.

I just don't want to end up with a drawer of slightly used tapered compressors!

For $35, let it be part of the "cost of build", and consider it just another part of the engine that follows in the tool box....

what size do you need?

I need a 4.44 and where can I get one for $35? Cheapest I've seen is $55 plus shipping.

John,I will send you mine and you can give it back to me at the Bash

Rick,

Sounds like a deal. I'll PM you my address.

This is what this place is all about.

Thanks

dfree383 wrote:

Curt wrote:For $35, let it be part of the "cost of build", and consider it just another part of the engine that follows in the tool box....

X2 the tapered aluminum ones are the best.

Never used an adjustable one, but I got an ARP tapered aluminum one and the pistons popped right in. That's all my machinist's use, no adjustable ones. Looks like Rick hooked him up.

Have used both types over the years. Make one, buy one, borrow one! Get A tapered one and you will never be sorry!
Perry

jbozzelle wrote:Rick,

Sounds like a deal. I'll PM you my address.

This is what this place is all about.

Thanks

It's on the way John. Post me when it arrives,and if it don't I will track it.

Thanks Rick. I'll let you know.

Are the tapered ones easier to use or is it more the saftey of it as in not breaking rings ? i've only used the band type its always worked ok but i fear its gonna break a ring one day the way the design is. I need one for a 4.420 bore, summit has a power house products one for 42.95 i might try it cause i have two .060 460's to put toghether next week i'm finishing up the clearances this weekend it took me a while to get the feel of using a micrometer now today i'm trying the dial bore gage as you guys suggested instead of the plastigage method.

They are so easy it's scary. Alot safer as far as ring breakage also. I will never use anything else again. I have another one for 4.390 bore. Mine are ARP but i'm sure all of the tapered ones are good.

The only ones i found so far for a 4.420 are power house $43 and B&B for $60 do you know of any others in that bore ?

Who makes a tapered one for 4.652 ??

I don't know if anyone does or not, but when I run into a bastard bore like 4.606" or such it goes into Jetboat Bob's lathe for an adjustment

Below is a link to a good tool website i use and to a wrinkle band compressor i use when im doing a motor with a odd bore size. it works very well and is DIRT CHEAP

http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/lis21700.html

If anyone needs one of those or a ratchet type,I will give them away for the price of the ride,I won't be using them again.

Hey Rick. The compressor arrived. Hopefully it'll be put to use later today or at least this week. I'll send it back when I'm done.

NP,you will like it

Thanks Rick.

Those pistons literally fell into place. That tapered deal is sweet!

jbozzelle wrote:Thanks Rick.

Those pistons literally fell into place. That tapered deal is sweet!

Like butter isn't it!.....