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Hastings Piston Rings
Technical Support From Hastings
When you do something for a century, you learn a lot in the process—including the information customers need to know. Explore many of our customers’ most commonly asked questions, or watch a video that explains the basics behind Hastings Piston Rings. If you’re not able to find what you’re looking for, please contact us at: techsupport@hastingsmfg.com
Most Popular Tech Tips (English)
- Ring Nomenclature
- Types of Piston Rings
- All About Coatings Part 1
- Which is the Top Ring?
- Installation of 3-Piece Oil Rings
- Ring Types and Bore Finish
- Explanation of Piston & Ring Terms
- Oil Consumption Check List (With Engine Disassembled)
- Checking Engines for Source of Excessive Smoking
- Vacuum Leaks in Modern Engines
- Fuel Wash: How To Eliminate This Potentially Serious Problem
Most Popular Tech Tips (Español)
Popular FAQs
Is my ring set double Moly (top and 2nd groove)?
No – only the top ring in the set is Moly filled.
How to Interpret Hasting label? Hastings Label Interpretation
Are the dimensions in metric?
Yes
Can I get a "file to fit" ring set?
File fit sets are available in the performance racing rings only.
Can I work on TecDoc offline?
Yes, the TecDoc cd can be used offline. It is updated quarterly.
Compression rings have an inside bevel - which way does the bevel go?
ID bevel rings should have a dot to indicate the top of ring. Positive twist rings ID bevel up, whereas negative twist rings ID bevel down so be sure to check for the dot.
Do I need a username to use TecDoc?
Yes
Do many people use TecDoc?
More than 1.3 million engine enthusiasts use TecDoc.
Do I need to know the radial wall of the ring set before I purchase the set?
The ring set for the engine is manufactured to fit the OE engine application, so you do not need to know the radial wall.
Does my ring set have a Low Tension oil ring?
A Hastings oil rings are manufactured to fit the OEM requirements, meaning if the original ring set had lower tension the Hastings set will also have lower tension. With performance ring sets and motors the tension is listed in the performance catalog.
Does my ring set have the SHALLOW OIL RINGS (my piston is shallow)?
If the ring set was selected based on the year, make and engine model, the correct rings will be in the set if shallow oil rings are needed for that engine.