MidShipCivic

What do I use to deburr the end of the piston ring I just filed?

Bailhatch

i used 400 grit sandpaper

MidShipCivic

Thanks for the info any more advice? Like how to do it (technique) .

Blang

Make sure you sand, or if you use a fine file, to stroke verrrry lightly and to stroke away from the gap.

MidShipCivic

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Thanks #1st time poster welcome to H-T.

Bailhatch

here's where i got the idea. I went over all the edges of my rings as well with 400 but i didn't use a scuff pad to remove any coating like this guy. http://www.circletrack.com/howto/4639/

MidShipCivic

Great link, thanks for your time Bailhatch .

earl

I use a very fine knife sharpening stone. Just hit the edges

MidShipCivic

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Thanks for the advice. Interesting tool for the job .

earl

In the old days, engine builders used to use large stones to smooth out the surface of the rings to achieve a better seal between the ring and the piston ring land. Now days rings are much flatter from the manufacturer.

Bailhatch

The sharpening stone sounds like it would be easier to use than the sandpaper. good idea One of those little stones, like 1" x 4" x 1/4", would be perfect I bet.

earl

That is what I use, works good for me