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Old 01-06-2024, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by 461-69bird View Post
......Bores were cleaned up only, no re bore, then existing pistons installed with new rings, is it possible too much was done and the rings are not sealing because of it?

Maybe i am assuming: Total Seal Gapless rings? Or just regular rings from Total Seal ?

The " Gapless" 2nd Ring design is peculiar (i think) to any typical wall prep, versus a recommended wall prep (i dunno what)
https://www.totalseal.com/support-and-downloads

+ a "Quickseat dry-lube powder" + ( an inactive or active PCV deal, i dunno) + dinasaur oil during break-in, for a probable win.


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