Originally posted by DennyW
It all depends on the type of rings you use. If he uses todays oil, then shame on him. The chrome moly + is just that. They are hard chrome rings with an abrasive made that way for rapid seat. Once that is worn off, you have a very good seated ring set. And, with using that type, if you did make a mistake with the oil, the abrasive would take care of that. WD-40 ain't nothing. If you get those rings to hot, you will lose the temper somewhat. The first few seconds of start up is the most wear for the life of the engine. I don't want a dry cylinder when I fire it up.
PS, I like a 32 micro-finish on my cylinder walls.
OIL GLAZING WILL CAUSE THE RINGS NOT TO SEAT.THE RINGS WILL NOT GET TO HOT.YOU HAVE OIL SPLASH WAY BEFORE THIS HAPPENS.RINGS LOSING THEIR TEMPER HAPPENS OVER A LONG TIME IN HIGH TEMP. CONDITIONS.AS FAR AS THE CHROME MOLY RINGS THEY ONLY ONES I KNOW OF USE A CHROME OIL CONTROL RING NOT COMPRESSION RINGS.THE RINGS I USE A HAVE A COATING ON THEM WHICH HELPS REDUCE FRICTION AND AID IN RING SEALING.