[Verdoro 68]

Originally Posted by HWYSTR455

Just to say, on the ring gaps, I always cut mine to include a street/strip N2O shot, no harm in doing so, even at large gaps that 'standard', you won't have any additional or measurable blow by. Your call on that. IMO, better safe than sorry. Too little can cause way more damage.

I too believe the 2nd ring gap should be a touch larger, there again, your call.

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According to the instructions, Total Seal says to go .0045 per inch of bore for both rings. 4.17 x .0045 = .018765, so I ended up filing on the looser side of .018 for both first and second rings. I'm open to suggestions if that sounds like it might cause problems.

I did find it suprising that you install the inside taper differently for the top and bottom rings. The instructions aid it should be installed facing up on the top ring and facing down on the bottom ring (dot facing up).

Originally Posted by HWYSTR455

I use a stone to treat/deburr all edges on the ring ends too.

It's ok if the rings vary slightly, .001-.003 more on any rings is not going to cause problems. Sure, try to get them all the same, but it really isn't going to make any big diff.
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I took my time filing the rings so they're all really close. I'd say .001 variance at most. I deburred the edges as well.

I cleaned all the pistons while I was at it and found some shavings from the machining process. Good reminder to clean and check all your parts.

I also installed the oil galley plug with the .040 hole for distributor gear oiling.