Deglazing the sleeve on 40+, is it necessary?

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nautinunu
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Deglazing the sleeve on 40+, is it necessary?

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Do I have to deglaze the piston sleeve before assembly, I am using the original rings.
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Re: Deglazing the sleeve on 40+, is it necessary?

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Nautinunu

I would re-hone the bore

Would also check the end gap on the rings before re-using them. My rule of thumb on a seagull is 8-thou max end gap. Any greater & I'd toss them.

Rex
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