Yesterday I'm trying to assemble my Stuart Triple, and wasted a bunch of time trying to get a piston in a bore. The trouble of course is the rings. I've done this many times with bigger pistons using binding wire but just could not get it with this - small bore, 3/4", three rings and the bore is situated in the middle of a bigger casting so its difficult to twist binding wire up to it. I tried gear clamps, wrapping steel strapping, nothing but frustration
Has anyone made a miniature piston ring compressor, or have any winning ideas for this frustrating task?
thanks