Quote Originally Posted by 34nineteen View Post
Make sure the ring gap is correct on the new rings. There isnt a whole lot of room for error, as its an air cooled motor and things will expand more than a water cooled motor, and be sure to measure at a few different spots in the bore. A pinched ring will bring you back to where you are at now, but worse. Almost all that I have had to deal with have needed some clearancing done.

PS. In case Cooter offers to help and bring his ring file, keep in mind that the amount of beer he drinks will far exceed the price of the ring file.
Well, the gap is within the SM specs, so are you saying' I should go a bit larger?