"Brian D. Cain" wrote:

Hey fellas.  I'm assembling an engine tonight and am using the Atkins Rotary
Kit that comes with the corner seals/springs, apex seals/spring, etc. along
with their supplied (aftermarket) Viton oil control ring o-rings.  Has
anyone had any experience building rotors using these o-rings in the control
ring casings?  I'm having a heck of a time getting these things in the
control ring grooves in the rotors; it's almost as if they're a few
thousandths too thick or something.  Any tips?

Thanks,

B

I don't recommend Viton. Teflon encapsulated silicone is good for 100 degrees
F higher temp. The TES sizes we use slip right in. Perhaps the Teflon coating
helps.  http://www.creavey.com/ The cost is no higher.

Paul Lamar

 
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