Re: Ring end gap
[Re: JonC]
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05/26/11 08:30 PM
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Id file them the same, 1st and 2nd groove.
IMO, ring gap, (as long as its not tight) isnt that big of a deal.
72 RR, Pump gas 440, 452s, 3800 lbs, Corked, ET Radials,. 11.33@117.72.
Same car, bone stock 346s, 9.5 comp, baby solid. 12.24@110.
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Re: Ring end gap
[Re: RapidRobert]
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05/26/11 08:50 PM
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Jonc we're not helping you today are we
Ha Ha, but I just want to get it back together. I guess it wouldn't hurt a street car to do it old school.
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Re: Ring end gap
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05/26/11 09:27 PM
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Id file them the same, 1st and 2nd groove.
IMO, ring gap, (as long as its not tight) isnt that big of a deal.
If in doubt fail on the big side. N/A I would do .016-.018 on both and run it!!
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Re: Ring end gap
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05/27/11 12:58 AM
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Wow did some research and I dont believe everything I read
...and you should REALLY question ones who are Really TemperMENTAL
JC ...what do you have for ring gap now? uNless you bought specific OVERsized rings .... normally - very little filing will be necessary.
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Re: Ring end gap
[Re: dOc !]
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05/27/11 09:54 AM
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Wow did some research and I dont believe everything I read
...and you should REALLY question ones who are Really TemperMENTAL
JC ...what do you have for ring gap now? uNless you bought specific OVERsized rings .... normally - very little filing will be necessary.
I never thought to measure the old rings, I'll do that today.
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Re: Ring end gap
[Re: MoparforLife]
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05/27/11 12:20 PM
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That "flutter" deal may be true for a full out high RPM RACE engine--but for a street unit old school is still a great way to go--doing an 8500RPM Drag small block go the other way. Get the rings on right side up and no matter what you do it will be fine
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Re: Ring end gap
[Re: JonC]
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05/27/11 12:32 PM
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I never thought to measure the old rings, I'll do that today.
THAT would be an interesting # to see ... but what I am talking about is the NEW rings .. in the NEW bore. And like was said above .. it is BESTer to have the gaps a tad fat .. than toooo tight.
NASTY things can happen if the ring ends butt and then break.
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Re: Ring end gap
[Re: JonC]
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05/27/11 07:09 PM
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You have 016 and 017, I'd run em. OT; Jon What did you do to the bore finish?
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