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36tbird · 07-01-2010, 08:38 AM

The ridge developed with the rings and pistons that are in there now. They have "worn together", if you will. A new top ring will not have the wear on it and might slap the ridge, break the ring, scour the cylinder, i.e., lots of bad things.

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07-01-2010, 08:38 AM	#5
36tbird Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: nw SanAntonio, TX Posts: 940	Re: New to the hobby, first Engine The ridge developed with the rings and pistons that are in there now. They have "worn together", if you will. A new top ring will not have the wear on it and might slap the ridge, break the ring, scour the cylinder, i.e., lots of bad things. If you post your location with your name on here, you might get info and tools from those near you to help you with your project.