Description
Overview:
The Piston Ring Set (3 Rings) 040 for Villiers F17 169CC engines is a genuine Villiers replacement designed to restore compression and oil control in classic single-cylinder petrol engines. Manufactured from quality cast iron and precision-ground for accurate seating, the set comprises the top compression ring, second ring and oil-control ring for a complete refresh of the piston sealing system. Sized for a 70 mm bore (approximately 2.76 in), this set is the 040 oversize specification, meaning it suits cylinders that have been rebored by +0.040 in (+1.02 mm). It is ideal for maintaining or rebuilding Villiers F17 and F17 169CC engines used in vintage machinery, ensuring reliable starting, steadier idle, and consistent power output.
Key Features:
- Genuine Villiers part for assured fit and performance
- 3-ring pack: top compression, second, and oil-control rings
- Bore size 70 mm (approx. 2.76 in) for correct cylinder fit
- 040 oversize: +0.040 in (+1.02 mm) for rebored cylinders
- Cast iron construction for dependable sealing and wear resistance
- Precision-ground faces to speed bedding-in and maintain compression
- Helps reduce blow-by, oil consumption, and exhaust smoke
- Suitable for vintage restorations and routine engine overhauls
- Unused old stock; may show minor tarnish or storage marks only
- Supports smoother running, easier starting, and longer engine life
Typical Applications:
Used during engine rebuilds or top-end refreshes on Villiers F17-based equipment such as older cement mixers, rotavators, small generators, pumps, and other stationary or horticultural machines. Ideal when a cylinder has been rebored to +0.040 in (+1.02 mm) and requires matching rings to restore factory compression, improve oil control, and extend service intervals on classic and working heritage machinery.
Also known as:
Villiers 040 oversize piston rings, +40 thou ring set, 70 mm piston ring pack, F17 ring kit, engine ring set for Villiers singles, compression and oil control rings for Villiers F-series, classic Villiers piston rings, vintage engine ring kit for 169 cc applications.
Fits Models:
F17, F17 169CC
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | F17RS040 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Villiers |
| OEM No. | F17RS040 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Applications | F17, F17 169CC |
| Machine Type | Engines |
| Fits Brands | Villiers |
| Fits Models | F17 |

