Tips for ring installation

I definitely did! I have it pretty close to together now. Just need to torque the head down, adjust the cams/valves, and reinstall the exhaust and carbs.

Nessism wrote: I keep telling myself I'm going to get some of the proper hose clamps, shim stock, etc, and make some ring compressors, but when the time comes I always wind up pinching in the rings with my fingers and a plastic white stick during install. Never broke a ring yet (knock on wood).

Jay from APE talked me into doing it this way and mine turned out fine too but I agree .... knock on wood....... the homemade compressors are a slick idea and if I do it again someday I might do it that way.

And please cleaned the block well........ I washed it good with soap and water then wiped it down with WD-40.... thought I had it super clean but Got a little honing grit on the paper towel and it took a good 4 or 5 times (really scrubbing) with a clean towel and more 40 to get them to come out totally spotless.