Engine Building Tips - Assembling Pistons to Rods with Spiral Locks 440 MOPAR 518 Stroker

Organize and keep your pistons in order when assembling the connecting rods. The spiral locks take patience, I use a method I' learned long ago

[@spirofousekis8532]

Hi Pete, learn so much with your videos !

[@zerogmopars746]

You always have good videos! Don't be afraid to stretch the spiro-locks out. Makes it easier to install them. Removing them is still difficult unless the piston has the small hole to make getting under the spring easier.

[@PetesGarage]

Good call!

[@TahoeRealm]

Great video Pete - thanks!

[@PetesGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@narc46]

Great information as always. 👍

[@PetesGarage]

Thanks again!

[@seller559]

Great video 👍

[@PetesGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@5798Mike]

Great content
Thank you

[@PetesGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@SteveP-vm1uc]

I have only used these once, but I learned pretty quickly, to open up the spiral and file a flat on the end. It will keep from scratching the piston, (did it), and it gives you a space to easily slip the end in with a flat blade screw driver. I have also seen newer pistons with a round wire snap ring, but have not used one. Have you, and if so, what are your thoughts on them??

[@PetesGarage]

That's a good tip. I prefer the snap rings myself

[@TheProchargedmopar]

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