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So it was a fresh bore job when you got it? any hone cross hatch pattern visable? or-was it a used over bored block that you put fresh rings on used pistons into a worn cylinder wall? Ridge at top of cylinder? no crosshatch pattern? rings on correctly? there is a top side to them! If new pistons how were the installed on rods-just pressed? or rod heated and fit?


have always used 75 lbs sbc except outter row

The cylinders were honed and yes it was used. Pistons are not brand new however they are not stock either. It appeared the the pistons were barely used and have no damage. So yes i guess you could say fresh rings on a used piston in a worn cylinder wall. I installed the rings correctly according to the instructions that came with the rings. However, as you know i did not clock them.... when i looked up torque specs for aluminum heads it said 65 to 70 lbs, so i torqued to 65 then gave a slight nudge. Being they are also used heads i didnt want to chance cracking or anything