[TR] Rings Not seating

[Michael Marr]

Deglazing the cylinder walls is very important.  

Mike

Michael Marr
Albion Technical Services
Mobile:  630-202-0065

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> On Jun 21, 2015, at 2:47 PM, Roger Elliott <elliottr at rmi.net> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> What is the most likely cause of rings not seating?
> 
> I rebuilt my Spitfire engine about 4,000 miles ago and still have excessive oil consumption.    I don't seem to be leaking oil, so my assumption is that it is getting past the rings.
> 
> I did check the gap on all of the rings during installation and they all were within tolerance - generally towards the tighter end.
> 
> I am planning on taking off the head and putting new rings on.
> 
> What steps should I take to try to make sure the new rings seat properly?  I am thinking I should run a hone down cylinders just to roughen up the walls a bit.
> 
> 
> Thanks,
> Roger  Elliott
> 
> 
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