Restart the rebuild

4spdragtop said
Good points, thanks! So took a complete piston into local machine shop. He confirmed the proper location, the dot is top ring, facing up. And the ring labelled "TOP" is 2nd ring with TOP up. So good news, I said I'm fine with buying a new set, but he said no need.
So I'll continue cleaning and check the lifters, all specs were good previous, so I'll plastigauge the 3 new bearings tomorrow.
Should I look at removing main caps for inspection? Everything was well lubed properly when installed, but finding what I did on 3 rod bearings has me wondering?
Thanks.

No harm in checking your work if you have any questions. Much easier to deal with it now then after it is in the car.

Also if you haven't degreed the cam I would do so. I used to install them "dot to dot" on a stockish rebuild, but parts quality is so bad that there are numerous reports of cams being ground wrong and timing gears that are not machined properly.

Just isn't worth taking a chance imo on something that could have you chasing your tail trying to get a good tune after the engine is installed.