When your trusty IH tractor starts burning oil or you notice white smoke at startup, worn piston rings are usually the culprit. This ring set is designed for .020″ oversize applications and gets your engine back to proper compression and oil control. Whether you’re rebuilding an engine or just freshening up cylinders that have seen a lot of hours, these rings restore the tight seal between piston and cylinder wall that your engine needs to run strong.
What You’re Getting
- Complete ring set for one cylinder – includes compression rings and oil control ring
- 020 oversize dimension for engines that have been bored out slightly
- Quality construction that handles the heat and pressure of hard work
- Direct replacement for original International Harvester specifications
Built for Real Farm Work
This ring set is commonly used in International Harvester tractor engine rebuilds where cylinders need to be bored .020″ over standard size. IH tractors are workhorses that spend their days in dusty fields, pulling heavy implements, and running PTO equipment for hours on end. When you’re doing a proper rebuild, using the right oversize rings ensures you get maximum life from your freshly machined cylinders.
Made to Last
These rings are built to handle the conditions that make IH tractors legendary – long hours, heavy loads, and dusty environments that test every component. The ring material and design provide proper tension against the cylinder wall while maintaining flexibility to seal effectively as the engine heats up and cools down through daily use.
Good to Know
Installing piston rings requires careful attention to ring gap and proper orientation – each ring has a specific position and direction. Make sure your cylinders are properly honed to the right finish for ring seating. A good machine shop can measure your bore and confirm you need .020″ oversize rings before you order. Take your time during assembly and follow torque specs – rushing a ring job usually means doing it twice.
