Do i need to replace rings

[joe121]

I have a 1962 saylor-beall 705 that i rebuilt the valves. 1 was completely blocked, another was partially. I can see the hatch marks still. and the cyl. are very clean,no carbon at all. It does seem to me to turn too easy by hand with the shaft with the pulley off even, and while turning it some parts of rotation are easyier. I do not know the history,it has a 3ph 5hp motor.I paid 400 for it and a nice quincy 325 in good condition. So my question is how to tell if i should hone and replace rings Thanks, joe

 

[Packard V8]

If the cylinders show the crosshatch, chances are the rings are in similar good condition.

The only sure certain test is to run it and compare the pump up time to the spec.

jack vines

 

[joe121]

If the cylinders show the crosshatch, chances are the rings are in similar good condition.

The only sure certain test is to run it and compare the pump up time to the spec.

jack vines

thats what was thinging, but it also seems to turn kind of easy,do'nt know if thats normal