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Jimbo550:
currently rebuilding a cb550 f1 engine and got the the stage of replacing the barrells today.  I don't have a set of piston ring clamps small enough for these pistons and didn't want to wait a few days while i ordered some so i set about making some from a bit of plastic.   I cut up an old ice cream container into strips which wrapped around the piston rings and then used a cable tie to secure it in place.  So simple so cheap and worked a treat.  Thought i'd share it as it may help someone else out one day.

UK Pete:
That is very creative, i have made a mental note incase i need to use that idea
Pete

matthewmosse:
Good idea, might save me easing them in with my thumb nails.

Seamus:
Pretty neat. I have used jubilee clips before and they worked OK, but must confess to using small screwdrivers and fingers etc

bomber:
Nice one, going to do this tomorrow.

Thanks

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