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Good point. I did not check that when it came back from the machine shop. They had to take the rings off for a different reason. Thanks

The oil ring ends were at a different position. The first or top ring ends were at that position. I used lots of motor oil but this time I'll use the assembly lube. I can't see anything I can do as a fix. I will reassemble with the ring ends in a different position.

Could be I suppose. Don't remember or didn't catch it mentioned i the TMs. The other one didn't do it but now is the time to check if necessary.... Keeping in mind we lost 20 degrees for the high in two days. So I'm reaching the end of the outside work (engine) and need to get the head back on...

Finally got all the parts back from the shop. got both pistons in and rods torqued. Doing a final clean before putting the head on and found this. I pulled the piston and liner back out. Can almost/barely feel the marks. Looks like a ring was not slipping like it should. See nothing on the...

I just took them the two pistons, pins and rods. I think they were just stalling me. First it was the needed a bigger hone,, then the center to center and lastly the caps for the big end. Not many shops around here can do this kind of work so they are busy.

Thanks got it done...I hope.

I'm replacing my upper rod end bearing sleeves need they need to be honed to fit the new pins/pistons. The machine shop is asking for a rod center to center measurement which I cannot find in the TMs. I've got 3 TMs on the engine but nothing going to this detail. Is there a depot level/overhaul...