Complete 6-Cylinder Piston Ring Set for International Harvester 358 CID Engines

Description

When your IH tractor is burning oil, losing compression, or just doesn’t have that crisp power it used to, worn piston rings are likely the culprit. This isn’t just about performance – worn rings let combustion gases blow past the pistons, which means less power for those tough jobs and more oil consumption that hits your wallet every fill-up. This complete 6-cylinder ring set gets your engine sealing properly again so you can get back to the work that pays the bills.

What You’re Getting

• Complete ring set for all 6 pistons with proper 3-11/16 inch standard bore sizing
• Precision-engineered ring configuration: one 1/8 inch top ring per piston for primary compression sealing
• Keystone-style second rings at 1/2 inch that resist ring groove wear and carbon buildup
• Third compression rings at 1/8 inch and oil control rings at 1/4 inch for complete sealing
• Quality construction built to handle the heat, pressure, and contamination of diesel engine operation

Built for Real Farm Work

This ring set is designed for International Harvester 358 CID engines that power many of the workhorses in IH’s tractor lineup. These engines run everything from cultivation and planting operations to heavy fieldwork with implements, and they need proper compression to deliver the torque and fuel efficiency that makes farming profitable.

Made to Last

Farm engines work hard in dusty conditions with temperature swings that would kill automotive engines. These rings are manufactured to maintain proper tension and sealing through thousands of operating hours, handling the constant load cycling and contamination that comes with agricultural work.

Installation Notes

Ring installation requires engine disassembly and proper measuring tools to ensure correct fit. Check your cylinder bore for wear or scoring before installing new rings – sometimes cylinders need honing for proper ring seating. Take your time with ring installation and use a quality ring compressor to avoid breaking these precision components.