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October 15, 2025 at 9:21 am #300637
RICHARD A. WHITE
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    I follow the Chris Scratch method…

    Using the handle of a small hammer, ball peen style, gently tap the ring area, starting nearest the gap. It will eventually loosen the ring.

    Using some solvent, such as Kroil won’t hurt.

    Currently did this to a Lockwood Ace piston ring… ring not broken, but now free… now to gently remove it from the piston so that I can clean the grooves properly.

     

    Respectfully

     

    Richard White

    http://www.richardsoutboardtools.com
    classicomctools@gmail.com