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mike817o
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piston ring compressor

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wtb a ring comp. not having to much luck finding one! any help would be great not looking to send a ton on this tool. thanks MIKE
'72- 400 x2, 500
'73- 400, 500x2, 600, JDX4x2, JDX8x2
'74- JDX4 Specialx2, JDX6x3
'75- 300x2, 400, 800x2 JDX8
'76- 340 Cyclonex2, 440 Cyclone, 340 Liquifirex2, 440 Liquifirex2
'77- 340 Cyclone, 440 Cyclone.
'78- Spitfire, 440 Liquifirex2
'79- 340 Trailfire, 440 Trailfire
'80- 440 Sportfire x2, Liquifire x3, 340 Trailfire, Spitfire(Sarah's)
'81- 440 Trailfire (sold), Spitfire
'82-440 Sportfire, Liquifire(Chris's), 340 Canadian Special Trailfire
'83- 440 Sportfire, 340 Sprintfire (sold)
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jdrob
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Re: piston ring compressor

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Mike just go rent one at your local advance auto parts or auto zone !! you just have to put a small deposit down and when you return it, they refund you !! hope this helps ! :sled:
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Re: piston ring compressor

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My local mechanic uses large hose clamps. As you slide piston into the cylinder slide the clamp down over the rod, loosen and remove. Use plenty of lube, don't overtighten and you will be fine. Slick and cheap.
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Re: piston ring compressor

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thanks i will give it a try
'72- 400 x2, 500
'73- 400, 500x2, 600, JDX4x2, JDX8x2
'74- JDX4 Specialx2, JDX6x3
'75- 300x2, 400, 800x2 JDX8
'76- 340 Cyclonex2, 440 Cyclone, 340 Liquifirex2, 440 Liquifirex2
'77- 340 Cyclone, 440 Cyclone.
'78- Spitfire, 440 Liquifirex2
'79- 340 Trailfire, 440 Trailfire
'80- 440 Sportfire x2, Liquifire x3, 340 Trailfire, Spitfire(Sarah's)
'81- 440 Trailfire (sold), Spitfire
'82-440 Sportfire, Liquifire(Chris's), 340 Canadian Special Trailfire
'83- 440 Sportfire, 340 Sprintfire (sold)
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427cobra
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Re: piston ring compressor

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I just use my fingers. Works everytime! The hose clamps work too...
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