Cubic Inches

[katy]

Most likely my starter was as worn out as the engine was before the rebuild.

That'll do it.

[Jim Brierley]

I always set mine up on the loose side, never any problems. Pistons @ .0035- .004" Mains, .002", Rods, .0015-.002". This is no my street engines.

[katy]

A lot of times the piston ring end gap is overlooked, causing tight engines. I've been told that the rings are "pre-gapped, right out of the packaging", but they aren't, each ring has to be individually checked for the cylinder it's going into.

[Purdy Swoft]

I agree !!!

[Jim Brierley]

Me too, although they are usually OK, it's a good idea to check them.

[d.j. moordigian]

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I check them all.....including the "expanders and the rails"..

[David R.]

Originally Posted by katy

A lot of times the piston ring end gap is overlooked, causing tight engines. I've been told that the rings are "pre-gapped, right out of the packaging", but they aren't, each ring has to be individually checked for the cylinder it's going into.

No they are not. I remember having to adjust them on the Jeep.