Piston ring alignment?

[nugget_juice]

So I got my new Wiseco Piston and Rings but I'm not sure how to place the rings. Do I space the gaps in the rings out or have to face them in any particular direction? Hoping to put this back together tonight but need a little advice.

 

[sicivicdude]

On the back of the piston (intake side) there are two small pins down inside the ring grooves. One above one intake window and one above the other.

The rings are cut on the "inside" half moon shaped. The half moon cutouts go over the pins as the cylinder slides down.

 

[blasterdemon7]

Watch this before you install.
http://www.blasterforum.com/engine-13/how-install-cylinder-31635/

 

[nugget_juice]

thanks guys! I feel like a jack @$$ now because I didn't even notice them before. This place is filled with great knowledge and some plain common sense.

 

[sicivicdude]

The stock pins are easier to see if you're not sure what you're looking for. They are flush with the outside of the piston but only sit in half of the ring groove. The rings are "half mooned" on the bottom to sit OVER the pin.

Wiseco does it a little different and the pins are harder to see...but the design works well.

 

[blasterdemon7]

thanks guys! I feel like a jack @$$ now because I didn't even notice them before. This place is filled with great knowledge and some plain common sense.

Never feel like a jack ass for asking questions . You don't ask, you don't learn.