TAPERED PISTON RING CLAMP
22nd January 1954, Page 34
22nd January 1954
Page 34

Page 34, 22nd January 1954
— TAPERED PISTON RING CLAMP
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EASE of inserting a piston into its cylinder is ensured byl the use of a Lightning taper-lead ring clamp, as produced by Lightning T'ools Department, Elms, Garage, Birmingham, 31.
The rings may be compressed by closing the clamp after it has been placed in position, or the piston can be pushed through the taper lead with the clamp already closed. The device may be used to facilitate ring entry from above the cylinder or from the sump.
The clamp is closed by a pivoting flick-action tongue which obviates mist alignment. The tool is made of hardened steel. To the trade a set Of these clamps with a range of diameters from 34 in. to 44 in. sells for £1 Is.,