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What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: amecks on September 28, 2022, 06:22:14 PM

Title: Expander tool - Piston Ring?
Post by: amecks on September 28, 2022, 06:22:14 PM

Is this a piston ring expander?  If not, then what is it?  The jaws remain parallel when spread open.  Duro Chrome 2128.
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Title: Re: Expander tool - Piston Ring?
Post by: Lostmind on September 28, 2022, 08:32:18 PM

Snap ring pliers , usually for transmission work.
It would work as a ring expander though.

Title: Re: Expander tool - Piston Ring?
Post by: d42jeep on September 29, 2022, 07:14:03 AM

Here are my Proto snap ring pliers that are similar in function.
-Don

Title: Re: Expander tool - Piston Ring?
Post by: amecks on September 29, 2022, 07:57:10 AM

Rats!  I was hoping they were a piston ring tool.  Have to install rings today so I may go to store - Autozone has cheap tool for $7.99.

Title: Re: Expander tool - Piston Ring?
Post by: Bill Houghton on September 29, 2022, 03:37:16 PM

If you have strong fingernails and a willingness to deal with a little discomfort, it can be done by hand, although the expanders make life easier.

Title: Re: Expander tool - Piston Ring?
Post by: JoeCB on October 26, 2022, 08:51:20 PM

I will work for piston rings too, I have used one for that.
Joe B