340 Rod questions

Gotcha. There is no real step at the top of the cylinder. I cleaned the carbon rings at the top as well. Still a little remnant of the cross hatch at the top of the bore.
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Thus far I have restrained myself from posting a Wanted for used standard OEM rings.....:realcrazy:

Sounds like experiment time! Be brave!
You're right. I don't have enough excitement with this thing yet. :drama:
Feeling better already. But I'm not pulling the crank out unless I absolutely have to. Will have to be careful to keep it clean as I do the prep.