We are moving right along on the bottom end of our 1986-1993 Mazda B-Series engine rebuild! In this video, we’re taking the freshly prepped block and installing the pistons, rings, and connecting rod bearings. This is where the engine really starts to take shape, but one wrong move can lead to broken rings or a spun bearing.
I’ll walk you through the entire process specifically for the Mazda B2200, including:
👉🏼 Piston Ring Orientation: Ensuring your ring gaps are clocked correctly to prevent oil consumption.
👉🏼 Rod Bearing Prep: How to seat the bearings and why keeping them dry on the back is vital.
👉🏼 Using a Ring Compressor: Tips for sliding the pistons into the bore without snagging a ring.
👉🏼 Torquing Rod Caps: Vital specs to ensure your rotating assembly stays together.
