Wiseco ring gap.

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whiskeydent1
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Wiseco ring gap.

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Hi. Rebuilding a 86 540. Standard bore, Steel sleeved with Wiseco piston's & CD ring's. I gapped the ring's at 0.012. Am I good to go or should I open them up to 0.014? Thank's.
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DO YOU HAVE SERVICE MANUAL. I WOULD GO WITH STOCK SPEC IF THIS IS STANDARD BORE.3:16 (YAMMIE TONY)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFb6NU1giRA
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Thanks. I opened them up to .014 as per service manual. I was not sure as Wiseco info called for .004 per 1" bore. Breakin happen's Sunday afternoon I hope. Waiting for snow.
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Wiesco = let it warm up good Before to much flipper.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFb6NU1giRA
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I hear you on that. Don't want to smoke a new top end. Snowed but not enough. Can't wait!!!!
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5 minute idle time works wonders. 3:16
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Started last weekend for break-in. Starving for fuel. Forgot to replace fuel line's in tank from fitting's to filter. Replaced & Ran it like I stole it for 3 mile's. Run's great. No leak's. Alot of snow coming Saturday night. Time to RIDE!
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