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02-13-2008, 04:35 PM

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quick question, im getting ready to put my v6 back together and was wondering about the piston rings, do the moly rings go on top?

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02-13-2008, 04:40 PM

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yes

did you check the gaps ?

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02-13-2008, 04:44 PM

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i bought a complete engine rebuild kit came with new pistons and rings but i cant figure out what ring goes on top

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02-13-2008, 05:17 PM

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For honed out walls with some wear, Hastings iron rings. Get the ones with second ring scraper that is turned down. Seat quickly. Chrome rings....he11 no..will never seat. Molly OK with bore out to oversize and new pistons.

Been there and done that.....many times.