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Old 03-26-2016, 07:28 PM
Frank Reiner Frank Reiner is offline
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Thanks Don,
That's what I was afraid of. .014in seems a little tight, but I can see that as the low end and .018in being the limit. with the gap presently at 0.053in in the worst cylinder at the top, I believe my engine may be toast.
Allen
Are the pistons out? If so, irrespective of ring wear, and the attendant increase in gap, bore diameter is decisive.
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