70sublime340
Well-Known Member
So I have started tearing the motor down to change the rings, attached is a pic of a cylinder wall. Has hatching in areas but is glazed and shiny on the rest of the wall. Also has ALOT of buildup for being an engine with less than 2k miles. However, initially had not breather system and had a carb that would constantly flood the bowls and probably wash the cylinders. Am I spinning my wheels by changing the rings? Or it's this typical of bad rings and can be honed with good results. Also, it's only
Gonna be another year in the car (having a hot 340 built) with weekend cruising. Don't need 50k out of it, just don't want billowing smoke.
Gonna be another year in the car (having a hot 340 built) with weekend cruising. Don't need 50k out of it, just don't want billowing smoke.