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Deglazing the sleeve on 40+, is it necessary?

Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 6:57 pm
by nautinunu
Do I have to deglaze the piston sleeve before assembly, I am using the original rings.

Re: Deglazing the sleeve on 40+, is it necessary?

Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 8:36 pm
by Rex NZ
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