[inquiring_mind2]

I have a question about file to fit rings. I had a ring break its the 2nd ring on number 7 cylinder. I have another set of rings but they were used for 10 passes before I had to rebuild the motor do to a spun bearing. I think I have them marked for what cylinders I took them out of. COuld I use them for a relacement or shud I buy a new set of rings??? ANd if they aren't marked would it be wise to use them??? I was thinking I could put each one in the cylinder and measure them to see if I could find then one that was on that cylinder but I didn't know if I was off any on the measurement of the ring if that would be a problem?? any help would br greatly appreciated.

[ScoTFrenzel]

I guess you are installing new rings in every cylinder and broke ONE ring.

I have seen people install a little used ring with no problems on a fresh cylinder deglaze/hone job,

but I sense that if you purchased a new ring set for one piston and installed that new ring, then you would at least know that you did your best.

Flip a coin Shade Tree.

[inquiring_mind2]

no I was taking the motor apart because I was having oil blow out the valve cover thats when I had a broken ring.

[BBCMudbogger]

As long as your end gap is right I wouldn't worry about it

[ScoTFrenzel]

Originally Posted by inquiring_mind2

no I was taking the motor apart because I was having oil blow out the valve cover thats when I had a broken ring.

I might suggest to you that you have a bigger problem than just one broken ring blowing compression out the valve cover.

Second rings scrape oil down as much as they hold compression up, so I think that you should look for other problems too.

[inquiring_mind2]

ok what other problems should I look for??

[burnt olds]

Originally Posted by ScoTFrenzel

I might suggest to you that you have a bigger problem than just one broken ring blowing compression out the valve cover.

Second rings scrape oil down as much as they hold compression up, so I think that you should look for other problems too.

yea but if ring is broke , is it not scrapping oil , it's letting compression by
and blowing oil

[burnt olds]

on the rings , lot of rebuild shops have extras from breaking rings when they install pistons .
so ask around and maybe someone else has some
may on here to .
i got some 350's

[lanier ledford]

Is there a rule of thumb for file fitting rings to a cylinder. I what just wondering? thank

[ScoTFrenzel]

Originally Posted by burnt olds

yea but if ring is broke , is it not scrapping oil , it's letting compression by
and blowing oil

ONE "second" ring blowing oil out the valve cover??? wow.

I say seek other causes.