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Re: [T3] Reworking cylindars


On Tue, 2003-03-18 at 21:11, phil cain wrote:
> Does anyone have any reason not to rework a set of
> P&L, putting new rings on(checking end gap), removing
> top ring land, honing liner to cross hatch. Over the
> years I have had good luck doing my own. any feedback
> welcome. Phil 
> 
I have done it hundreds of times. But I always use a good set of rings
with a Chrome oil ring. For some reason, After being rehoned, I have
never had much luck with cast iron oil rings.
I have the best luck with Perfect Circle or Hastings rings.

-- 
Russ Wolfe
'66 FB MT
'71 FB AT 
'65 Bug (not running)
russw@classicvw.org
http://www.classicvw.org



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