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Old 03-29-2016, 08:17 PM
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That seems a little tight. IIRC, instructions say somewhere between .004 to .005 per inch of bore. And the 2nd ring gets a tiny bit more. I think I was at .019 and .022 for my 30 over 400. Again, I would consult the piston and/or ring instructions.

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