.005 oversize rings on std piston ? SBC

[kmswi]

I have an engine that sat with water in the cylinders causing some pitting, honed it to clean up, was rebuilt recently with std pistons, I don't have a bore gauge but measured ring end gaps and they seem a little wide, .028, Should I try to find some .005 oversize rings? Daily driver not a race vehicle.

[JMac11]

If you are that curious, buy a set for one piston and check the cylinders at bottom of ring travel. I suspect the gap will be overlapping. A gap of .028 on a rering should get ya going for a while, but it is not going to be perfect.

[gafiredog]

Originally Posted by kmswi

I have an engine that sat with water in the cylinders causing some pitting, honed it to clean up, was rebuilt recently with std pistons, I don't have a bore gauge but measured ring end gaps and they seem a little wide, .028, Should I try to find some .005 oversize rings? Daily driver not a race vehicle.

I have a 350 block that got some water in it and caused some pitting, I tried to hone it, but did not get all the pitting out. wouldn't the pitting cause it to burn oil? and not hold correct compression?

[Wikid61]

Need maximum results? Stop guessing and research basic 350 sbc builds. Boring the worn, damaged block w/a torque plate will ensure the bores are straighter than factory. Smoother running, more efferent. Patch it and go, or save up and have a far better engine.