Rings won’t fit in grooves on pistons.. HELP!

Oldmanmopar said
Get new pistons and rings. technology today is just better.

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I should just get a whole new motor, huh?

Lol every part on this motor is 40+ year old speed parts.

I know the new stuff is better but It’s a period build and I’m following a build from a old book.