<VV> Oil ring question

[BobHelt at aol.com]

Karl,
The oil ring has no specific orientation, so up or down is  ok.
BUT the two compression rings DO have an orientation and the  markings MUST 
always face up towards the top of the piston.
Regards,
Bob Helt
 
 
In a message dated 9/17/2012 10:59:45 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,  
cityhawk at pobox.com writes:

Since I  have not seen anything written about there being a top and a 
bottom to the  oil ring spacer, I will assume that there is no right and 
wrong way to  install it. But I just thought I'd ask. Anyone have a 
preference whether  the ends of the spacer go up or down?

Also, with cast iron rings, I did  not see any difference between one 
side and the other, so I will assume  that there is no top or bottom to 
these, correct?

Inquiring minds  want to know.

Thanks!