Unless you guys can suggest a poor-man's solution, it looks like I am going to need a ring compressor to put the piston in my 129 (12hp Kohler)
I am assuming that such a device comes in various sizes and I sure don't want to end up buying something too big or too small.
Can someone point me in the right direction of a suitable ring compressor that is within a pauper's budget ?
Thanks for reading and all help is appreciated.
What Ring Compressor for 129 ???
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Re: What Ring Compressor for 129 ???
Harbor freight sells a ring compressor that should fit most Kohler pistons. As I recall less than $10.
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Re: What Ring Compressor for 129 ???
Good old Harbor Freight ... Thanks ! I will check that out.JMotuzick wrote:Harbor freight sells a ring compressor that should fit most Kohler pistons. As I recall less than $10.
>>> A few minutes later:
I just hung the tape-measure across the piston --- in a scientific manner --- and it shows 3-5/16 diameter.
Here is the Harbor Freight offering:
https://www.harborfreight.com/4-inch-pi ... 97709.html
The reviews on the Harbor Freight are actually better than those of the others I have found.
If I understand the reviews, the Harbor Freight should fit.
I also found these three possibles open for suggestions and advice:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000P0VTAK/?c ... _lig_dp_it
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FC2154Y/?c ... _lig_dp_it
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013FNA1C/?c ... _lig_dp_it
I was surprised that the Lisle had such poor recommendation; actually, none of these three have impressive reviews; there are just as many naysayers as those that said okay.
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Re: What Ring Compressor for 129 ???
I’ve used hose clamps when my compressor broke.
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Re: What Ring Compressor for 129 ???
For K-singles, I used my fingers to squeeze them in... but that's just me....
Yes, I'm a Mad Scientist... but I'm usually happy, even when things ain't goin right.
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Re: What Ring Compressor for 129 ???
I borrowed one from Auto Zone.
Cub Cadet Originals -- Ayuh! (and a couple of 124's, 125's, and a 1650 -- Yep!)