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04-10-2018, 08:25 AM
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But if the engine will be stored for some time before install, you'll need something to protect the cyl walls. I usually use WD40 or a fogging oil. For my 434 build, I'm going to use the TS AL8 ring lube and the Quickseat on the walls. Looks like really good products to promote wall prep and ring seal.
Was there no gapping instructions with the rings or the pistons??? If you're using a race-tech 2618 piston, that would indicate an application that justifies opening the rings to .0045 to .005 per inch of bore. Not much downside to being slightly too wide, and a lot of downside of being too tight. And ditto on Steve's filing instructions . File toward the inside on one side only. Lightly deburr edges with a jewelers file afteward. Keep gap square.
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I could explain all this to the girl at the parts store, but she'd probably call the asylum. White '67 LeMans 407/TH350/Ford 3.89... RIP Red '67 LeMans. 407/TH400/Ford 3.25 Last edited by chiphead; 04-10-2018 at 08:31 AM. |
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