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Old 08-16-2011, 07:56 AM   #13
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Default Re: Oil Expander Ends - Positon/Phasing on Piston Important?

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Originally Posted by Adger Smith View Post
GM spent millions trying to figure that one out. Remember the problems with 307 and 396 oil useage? Ring placement and rotation speed during break in was part of the problem. Some engines rotate the rings at a real slow rate, others faster. The method of placement GM found is now put in every Mahle/CP/Clevite ring box on a little green piece of paper. I could get Real Technical, but for time sake... Just use their little paper. It works.
I've never bought a set of those rings. Total Seal doesn't send that paper. :-)
It tells you how to stop them from moving? I'd like to see that. Do you know if it can be found on line?
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