440 Mopar with Keith Black Pistons File Fit Rings.

In this video I file fit the rings for the .030 over 440 Mopar.
The Keith Black pistons require a .0065 per inch of bore top ring. gap.#KeithBlackPistons#IconPistons#MoparPerformance #VintageMoparEngines#AutomotiveMachineShop

[@anthonynapier4668]

Nice fitment on the rings ,,& good information on filing 👍 👍

[@edsmachine93]

Thanks Anthony N, I really appreciate you watching and commenting.
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[@donaldhalls2189]

Another step,of many, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones

[@edsmachine93]

Thanks you Donald, I really appreciate you watching and commenting.
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[@slowg8701]

Your videos are full of knowledge wish I could afford to have you build/machine a 440 foot me. Your attention to detail is top notch.

[@edsmachine93]

Thank you, I really appreciate you watching and commenting.
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[@jeffdavis5704]

Oh the little details

[@edsmachine93]

Thank you Jeff, I really appreciate you watching and commenting.
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[@terrygrover6440]

Another good job, always appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us ed 👍 your machine work is always impeccable what lucky customers you have

[@edsmachine93]

Thank you Terry, I really appreciate you watching and the positive feedback.
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[@Anthony-nw5zv]

Good job Ed, have a great evening.😊

[@edsmachine93]

Thanks Anthony, I appreciate you watching.
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[@terryboothe2309]

Nice work Ed . That’s what you do .

[@edsmachine93]

Thanks Terry, I appreciate you watching and commenting.
Hope that you're doing well this morning.
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[@JustMoparJoe]

Nice build up, Ed!

[@edsmachine93]

Thanks Joe, I appreciate you watching.
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[@RichGT350r]

Always a great job! Nice Ed! 🤙🤙😎

[@edsmachine93]

Thank you Rich, I really appreciate you watching.
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[@vrm86gt]

i did the same, just file one side of the rings, good tip on checking if the rings are bittong also! thanks Ed!

[@edsmachine93]

Thanks VRM, I appreciate you watching.
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[@gregtough9055]

Great work as always!

[@edsmachine93]

Thanks Greg, I really appreciate it.
Good to hear from you.
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[@hippiemiller]

Good job bro as always 👍👍 ty for the tip never thought about that to see if they butt together keep them coming

[@edsmachine93]

Thanks HippieMiller, I appreciate you watching and the comment.
Hope the tip helps.
Have a good evening. 👍

[@MostlyOldPartsAndRust]

Hi Ed! Just make it back from a work trip to KS, those piston rings look good! (It all looks really good!) Great job!

[@edsmachine93]

Thanks Patrick, I really appreciate it.
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[@moparnut6286]

Very nice!... To save money I was thinking the old TRW's pistons.... Building an old 440 motor home engine with six pak rods on the dirt cheap... Won't see more than 5800 rpm.

[@edsmachine93]

Thanks for watching MoparNut.
Sounds like a solid build there MoparNut.
Definitely check the balance with Forged piston and Six pack rods.
Have a good evening.

[@shannondobbs6029]

Awesome job Ed!

[@edsmachine93]

Thanks Shannon, I appreciate you watching. 👍

[@timosracecars]

Love it!
Thanks Ed 💪🏻

[@edsmachine93]

Thanks Tim, I appreciate you watching and commenting. 👍

[@jseal21]

That's a really good tip. I first thought well of course I only grind one side but with all the in and out checking I'm not sure that I do only grind one side. I don't really do boost engines but it is a good practice to keep in my pocket. Good video, Ed 👍
Edit: I meant to ask, is that just a REALLY big accumulation groove in those KBs or does it have another purpose???

[@edsmachine93]

Thanks Joshua, I appreciate you watching.
Another advantage usually the end gaps square, you always have a square side for reference.
If you do have an error, you only have one.👍
Yes the Accumulater groove, it is big.
Using exhaust gasses to promote sealing.
That's why it is necessary for the wider intake gap.
If you do not gap the appropriate amount, the rings will butt and damage will happen.
Have a great day.👍

[@AEG58891]

Hi Ed, thanks for sharing. I assume the rings leave some sort of witness mark on the unground side if they do butt together?

[@edsmachine93]

Hi Andy, I appreciate you watching and the question.
Yes, the rings will leave a witness mark if they touch.
Either on the ground side or the or the other side.
Have a good evening. 👍

[@johnlasyone8876]

Great tip about the end gap filling. Do you have a formula to use for setting the end gap based off of bore size or do you just use your experience from your success over the years 🤔

[@edsmachine93]

Hi John, I appreciate you watching and commenting.
End gaps very engine to engine.
These Keith Black's are .0065 per inch of bore.
Nitrous and or Blown require additional clearance.
The .0065 is the minimum requirement.
Most engines start at about .0045.
But varies depending on requirement.
Have a good evening. 👍

[@Ridendrty]

Boost is so dang tempting but i will prob go to my grave running all natural. Good info Ed👊

[@edsmachine93]

​@@RidendrtyThanks for watching Roy, I hear ya, I am kinda a N/A guy myself.
The Boost would be fun tough.
Have a good evening. 👍

[@overbuiltautomotive1299]

be nice if small rings were more common with theses re-builder pistons just ticks me off they do not use 1.5mm and so on

[@edsmachine93]

Hi Overbuilt, I agree 1.5mm or .0625 would be better than 5/64 or .078.
Would free up some Horsepower.
But the rings would also cost more.
Have a good evening. 👍