The Aviation Piston Ring Compressor features a quick-change design to speed up piston ring installation.
It includes the famous Hastings Ring-O-Matic® pliers and bands that operate in all positions: not just vertically or horizontally. The pliers incorporate a precision locking action for exact holding and quick release. The complete kit includes the Ring-O-Matic® pliers and one of each of the following size bands:
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I got the ring compressor and it worked as advertised on my O 470
Aviation Piston Ring Compressor Kit
Great product concept however, not wide enough for continental large bore pistons. Big pain in the but because it’s about 1/8-1/4” too short to secure the scraper ring.
Aviation Piston Ring Compressor Kit
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