Topic: Installing Cylinder Sleeve O-Rings

[Joewago]

Is there some kinda trick to installing these things? 79 650. Gasket kit is from David Silver. The size is right as far as I can tell but once I push the ring in it expands and I'm left with a little dingle hanging out.

[seanbarney41]

try lubeing em up with some dielectric/silicone grease

[DaveBarbier]

They do look thicker than normal. They should be tight enough where they should have to be “rolled” down the sleeve and pushed into place. I remember mine expanding and getting a little dingle but I just evened it out across the entire o-ring.

Aftermarket o-rings many times aren’t correctly sized but will just about work.

[Joewago]

In case anyone is reading this later, the trick is to install them evenly like Dave said. If the ring is a clock, push in 12, 3, 6, and 9, then 2, 5, 8, 11, etc. Then smooth the remaining bumps. I used a shepherds crook dental pick.