Recent content by Mxred06

I did not check the ring gap before installing them. I did not know when I put them in. I have since read that I should have done that. You are confirming that would have been the right thing to do. I was trying to save a little money with the aftermarket parts but it feels like a bad idea now...

This is a new cylinder from the factory. I did stagger the gap on the rings and kept them away from the side where the piston pin is. I did not check the end gap of the rings before installation. Thank you for your input.

I have an old sears mower with a honda gcv160 engine that I rebuilt. I needed a new barrel assembly since I messed up the old one. I put it back together and it is smoking a lot. I put in new rings and piston, not honda parts but made to fit this engine. My question is did the barrel assembly...