Do make a ring set for .060 piston that i would not have to file fit

I have a stock block that has the block work done and was thinking of trying to put it together.Check the bore it .060 so i need pistons and rings for that.Was woundering for someone like me what the tricks to putting your first motor together. Just a project that i always wanted to do.It might be over my head but i like to mess with a bbf. If anyone on here has put thier first motor together and could help me learn a trick or two i would be very thankful.Have not did any thing with the A-460 block bought from lem yet so i would love to use a 4.5 crank and 6.8 rods so if i need them in the futher.

Filing rings isn't that hard to do. It's a simple skill that you probably oughta learn. Basically, if you can check the gaps (you wouldn't screw an engine together without CHECKING, right?), then you can probably file 'em, too. It's just a matter of how fancy your tools might be.....from a basic file to an electric filer. Your biggest investment will be your time if you want to do it the old fashioned way.

I've had to file the "non-file fit" rings before...............in other words just because they say they are doesnt mean you shouldn't check them....and adjust if needed.

i see in jegs total seal ring sets what part # is .060

John,Like Kim said,filing the rings is really something you need to learn too do.There is a process of steps you need to do to keep things organized. If you give me a call I will be glad too talk w/you. I even have a hand ring filer I will loan you. I will pm you my #

i got one of them piston ring filer from jeg. thanks

same one I got, file one side only.....and go slow.......and check check check................

Ordered some 6.8 rod from Lem today if i use Diamond Pistons do have to heat the rod end to put the piston on or will the wrist pins slide in without heat?

the scat/eagle 6.8 rods are bushed........the pin is not pressed in....floated.

bigjohn2007 wrote:Ordered some 6.8 rod from Lem today if i use Diamond Pistons do have to heat the rod end to put the piston on or will the wrist pins slide in without heat?

You may need to have them "fitted" to get proper clearance too.

with all these questions you are asking...... I suggest you find someone who knows the right way to build an Engine ..........someone that will check every thing that needs. not some fly by night so called self proclaimed engine builder that will just slap it together.....

the Coug wrote:with all these questions you are asking...... I suggest you find someone who knows the right way to build an Engine ..........someone that will check every thing that needs. not some fly by night so called self proclaimed engine builder that will just slap it together.....

that would be me

bigjohn2007 wrote:

the Coug wrote:with all these questions you are asking...... I suggest you find someone who knows the right way to build an Engine ..........someone that will check every thing that needs. not some fly by night so called self proclaimed engine builder that will just slap it together.....

that would be me

There is no better way to learn than what you are doing. Ask questions from people who know, and take your time and measure, measure, and measure. Then take more time and be sure.

thanks schmitty

schmitty wrote:

bigjohn2007 wrote:

the Coug wrote:with all these questions you are asking...... I suggest you find someone who knows the right way to build an Engine ..........someone that will check every thing that needs. not some fly by night so called self proclaimed engine builder that will just slap it together.....

that would be me

There is no better way to learn than what you are doing. Ask questions from people who know, and take your time and measure, measure, and measure. Then take more time and be sure.

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