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Re: piston rings worn?

To: simon hurley <simonsensis@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: piston rings worn?
From: Carl Elliott <grunt2@adelphia.net>
Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2000 09:10:59 -0400
You can remove the rings , slide them into the cyl. they came from and with
a feeler guage
measure the end gap, Check the shop man. for proper distance . Carl E.

simon hurley wrote:

> As part of a rebuild of my 77 B engine I took the pistons out.  How do I
> tell if the rings are worn and need replacing?  The cylinders are in
> excellent condition, no scratches etc.
>
> Thank you in anticipation of your sage advise.
>
> simon
> ________________________________________________________________________


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