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oldford2 · 10-01-2011, 02:25 PM

I hope one of the expert engine machining guys (Ol' Ron or Walt D) chimes in here and explains the action that takes place for the rings to "seat". Do the rings/walls wear a bit? Do they move in the pistons? Always a mystery to me. I know if they don't "seat" properly you can get blow by. Thanks
John

10-01-2011, 02:25 PM	#5
oldford2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: pittsfield, MA Posts: 2,086	Re: Will rings stay seated if piston removed I hope one of the expert engine machining guys (Ol' Ron or Walt D) chimes in here and explains the action that takes place for the rings to "seat". Do the rings/walls wear a bit? Do they move in the pistons? Always a mystery to me. I know if they don't "seat" properly you can get blow by. Thanks John