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carl hinkson · 08-21-2013, 10:01 PM

It really depends on how the block was prepped. If it was plate honed with a good hone the rings should seat pretty quick,

When you have cylinder like these I would a\say they will never seat properly
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A leak down test will tell you if the rings have seated.

08-21-2013, 10:01 PM	#3
carl hinkson Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NORTHEAST Posts: 287 Likes: 1 Liked 18 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Engine break in and seating the rings???? It really depends on how the block was prepped. If it was plate honed with a good hone the rings should seat pretty quick, When you have cylinder like these I would a\say they will never seat properly http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j459/cegaithe/Problems%20in%20the%20406/2013052295154845_zps4d80e12f.jpg[/IMG][/URL] A leak down test will tell you if the rings have seated.