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Yeah, the oil rings on my old pistons are smooth on both sides. Somebody on here must know.

I have some LDT pistons with rings on them, I'll check out the oil ring when I get home, and let you know.

I will run it hard till coolant temp comes up, I'll check for leaks etc. Will take it on the interstate and run the crap out of it for 4 hours. Retorque the heads, then run it hard for a few more hours.

Thank you. I've got my fingers crossed. I had my heads rebuilt and surfaced also. I checked the deck height from the top of my cylinder sleeves to the deck, the largest deviation I had was 0.001 0.002 is the limit, so it should seal up good.

Yes, I installed LDS sleeve and piston kit. The Pistons have 2 compression rings and one oil ring. Have also put a rebuilt LDS injector pump and LDS intake rockers. I'm going to use the John Deere break-in oil, I ordered it yesterday. I'll keep the progress posted.

My project is coming along well. Have the new sleeves, pistons, LDS pump, LDS intake rockers. Just need to finish it up and make fire.

I agree also, but that's the way it is.

That is true, but they treated me well. I don't know of any vendor that is going to pay for shop labor.

I agree. I will not buy anything from them. I've only Baugh parts from a few venders , Memphis Equipment, WB parts, Jatonka, I have good experiences with them. I purchased a rebuilt transmission from Memphis Equipment, after 20 mile drive the transmission was boiling gear oil and squealing...

This is a great idea. It would help protect members from dealing with dishonest venders, and save us Time, Money and aggravation. It would also put pressure on venders to improve. Vote with your dollars.

Try these people, I was able to buy new LDS intake rockers from them. I bet they can get you a ring kit. http://www.wbparts.com/

Several years ago, when I purchased my first Deuce, o ordered a parts book / manual from Memphis Equipment. I used this book today for the head stud torque value, sequence and pattern. Reading the note at the bottom, it said to run the truck for 4 hours, then retorque the heads. Run the truck...

This is true, it can be done if you have no other means of fixing it. Can also turn your crank and bore your cylinders in the field. It just depends on your skill level and how much time you have to spend.

I was $80 to have the heads surfaced. It's not something you can do in the field.

After what you've been through with the first engine, I would have those NOS heads checked for cracks, leaks and flatness. I worked in an automotive production shop. You would be amazed at some of the crap that goes out the door. If the guy on the assembly line is ha ING a bad day, he/she will...

I got my heads back from the shop today. It was $430 to get them cleaned, checked for cracks, surfaced, valve job and new guides installed. Will start getting the engine back together tomorrow.

It's great to hear that you have another engine.

I did install the new LDS sleeves in the block Sunday. The biggest deviation I had on the sleeve to deck surface was 0.001, I'm confident the heads will seal properly.

Lol.