Sealed Power E-229K piston ring set for the 1975-1995 Ford F-150 6-cylinder 4.9L and other vehicles seals each piston against its cylinder wall. This Sealed Power piston ring set covers six cylinders and is built to exacting tolerances.
- Top ring faces coated with latest generation Plasma-Moly
- Ring set decreases friction and is very resistant to scuffing
- Top ring of steel with moly and second ring of grey iron with phosphate coating
- Second ring with a reverse torsional face and a 3-piece flex vent oil ring
Quick facts
- Part: Sealed Power E-229K piston ring set
- Also called: engine piston ring set
- Fits: 1975-1995 Ford F-150 6-cylinder 4.9L and other vehicles
- Material: Top ring steel with moly; second ring grey iron with phosphate coating
- Condition: New
Worn rings can show up as oil consumption, blue exhaust smoke or low compression, but valve or bore wear can produce similar symptoms. A shop's compression and leak-down test can show whether the rings are the cause before you open the engine; with it apart, measure each bore against 4.0000 in.
Fits
These rings are a direct-fit replacement for the 1990-1991 Chevrolet C1500 V6 4.3L and the 1990-1991 Chevrolet K1500 V6 4.3L as well, and they meet or exceed OEM specifications. Open the "Vehicles it fits" section to check your exact model and engine.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Bore diameter: 4.0000 in
- Ring groove widths: 5/64 x 5/64 x 3/16 in
- Oil ring width: 0.1875 in
- Cylinders: 6
- Quantity per vehicle: 1 set
- Oversized: No
Build and materials
- Top ring: steel with moly, Plasma-Moly face coating
- Second ring: grey iron with phosphate coating
- Second ring face: reverse torsional
- Oil ring: 3-piece flex vent
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: United States
In the box
One engine piston ring set for six cylinders; each vehicle takes one set.
Interchange: M40056-STD
229K · 40664CP · 2106127 · 40664 · E4TZ6148A · 8225 · 2M592 · H229K · N1448 · T8062MX
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
229K, 40664CP, 2106127, 40664, M40056-STD, E4TZ6148A, 8225, 2M592, H229K, N1448, T8062MX
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Sealed Power E-229K fit the 1975-1995 Ford F-150 6-cylinder 4.9L?
Yes. Sealed Power E-229K fits the 1975-1995 Ford F-150 6-cylinder 4.9L and the 1990-1991 Chevrolet C1500 V6 4.3L. Use the "Vehicles it fits" section to check another model and engine.
Is this Sealed Power piston ring sold singly or as a full set?
This listing is a ring set for six cylinders, not a single ring. Each vehicle takes one set, so Sealed Power E-229K covers all six cylinders.
What bore size is the E-229K ring set made for?
It is made for a 4.0000 in bore and is not oversized. The ring groove widths are 5/64 x 5/64 x 3/16 in.
What can worn rings in a six-cylinder engine cause?
Worn rings can lead to oil consumption, blue exhaust smoke or low compression, though other engine wear can look similar.
What are the top and second rings in this set made of?
The top ring is steel with moly, and its face has a Plasma-Moly coating. The second ring is grey iron with phosphate coating.
