[Mgs] Rings (Was rocker threads)

[cyberemp at comcast.net]

Subject: Re: [Mgs] rocker threads causing problems 
Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2010 18:45:20 -0700 

F.W.I.W. My first car (1967 Cortina GT) Had the same symptoms and removal of the head 
revealed a 1/4 inch wide grove worn vertically in cyl. wall. I guessed it was a broken ring, but did not have the 
tools, space $ or time to take it apart further. Eventually the city had my beloved money pit towed away. :( 
First car. I loved that thing, even though it left a trail of broken parts where ever it went. Taught me the basics of 
automotive mechanics just keeping it running. 
Eric 
Still so many cars, so little parking 

(Original letter) 
<<<Allright, this is where I am now...(snip) 

I went driving and continued to see the original problem of billows of blue 
smoke upon harder acceleration after strong suction. (snip) 
Next step is work on the rings. (snip)