Wiseco spiral lox

[Mostatechamp]

Wanted to share this with you guys building your own engines.

 

[One Fast Kat]

Wanted to share this with you guys building your own engines.

Now what is your secret to get them out?

 

[CarlsonMotorsports]

WOW will have to try that. Now what is your secret to get them out?

Mill (or drill) an angled 1/8" slot at 12 o'clock just to the depth of the groove. This gives you just enough room to install a pick behind the spiral lock.
Honestly, I wish that they all came that way from the factory, but it hasn't happened yet.
Another option is to use an internal snap ring instead of the dreaded spiral lock.

Thanks for sharing the video Mostatechamp.
BTW, what brand piston is that you are using and for what build?

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[flattop1]

Once I get them out there useless , without a doubt .
The slot definatly makes it easier .

 

[OVALTECH1]

they are waaay easier on the big car to contend with I’ll tell ya that. Thanks!

 

[flattop1]

I got tired of them and started making buttons out of a teflon/nylon material for one side . Pistons were never in all that long anyway .
A nice neat trick , that could be used on multiple pistons .

 

[Petty Race Engines]

Thow them SOBs away and use internal snap rings !!!

 

[jglenn]

yep the internal lock rings are the way to go.. I hated those spiral rings