Update -
- New rings placed in cylinder - proper end gaps noted (.016 would fit between top ring and 0.020 between second).
- New rings installed.
- Cylinder lightly honed.
- Installed piston and head last night.
Did a leakdown since I did not have the push rods installed. Measure about the same as the others (rings not seated).
I cannot explain the large end gap that was noted. Cylinder looked fine. The rings were certainly stuck from that gasket material.
I plan on removing other head, clean, lap, install new valve stem seals and of course new gasket
Hoping to be completed this coming weekend.