Hi guys
Was looking at replacing the rings on the M20 is it possible to remove the barrel in situ as 2 of the bolts look difficult to access or will I have to remove the mag/dyno or even engine out job ?
Thanks in advance Dave
Yes the nuts by the mag are a fiddle. There is a small box spanner for this job included in the original tool kit but I was not convinced you could get enough leverage with this. I picked up a cheap ring spanner and bent it to fit using oxy-acetylene torch. Works well.
Plenty of room to get the barrel off without having to remove engine.
Excellent Dean thanks for the reply 👍
then more of a fiddle trying to drop the barrel back on feeding the rings , take the mag dyo off and make life easy .
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I remove the piston fit the new rings, re-fit in the barrel and then put the barell over the con-rod and refit the gudgeon pin.
Just another method. Quite easy.
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Yes, I've used that method too Mike. Often handy to have sometheing to rest the barrel on so both hands are free.
Ah great idea Mike I'll definitely try that method cheers
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You will need to pack lots of old rags etc around the con rod so that nothing can go into the casing. like a circlip. I would also put the gasket onto the barrel rather than the casing, that way its less likely to get damaged.
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a couple of nuts and a spare stud keeps the barrel away from your fingers while you play with the piston / conrod
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What a good idea---thanks
Mike 8) 8) 8)
Wow great help and replies guys thanks its much appreciated
Dave