question on rings ?

[Lee Jordan (3223) A/S]

Originally Posted by joe cool

I had been told about the back cutting the second ring. I am not sure how to do it ,I would hate to just take a grinder to it .I understand tweeking the oil ring expander, not sure when to stop though. Thanks

I used to do it all the time. Made a jig to set up in a lathe. Back cut it too much and it will crack though. I could take 15 lb/ft off of the shortblock rotating assembly doing this. Back in the 80's... Rings are much better now, but a better ring and a back cut??? sure why not.