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<blockquote data-quote="MalcolmV8" data-source="post: 8220660" data-attributes="member: 8854"><p>Hey Guys,</p><p></p><p>I have the Service Information - 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual on cd/dvd on my computer. Is that what you referring too? If I need something else I can get that too.</p><p></p><p>My ring filer just arrived today so I'd like to get some work started this weekend.</p><p>Yes I'll take PLENTY of pics <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>One thing concerns me. I was reading the specs that came with the diamond pistons and rings to get the specs on ring gap and it said ring gap is bore x 0.0055 for boosted applications (going from memory). HOWEVER it says ring gap should be checked with torque plates on the motor. Well shoot I don't have torque plates at home to bolt up? How do you guys do it?</p><p></p><p>I know the machine shop told me when I picked up the motor that if I double checked his work and checked the diameters of my bores they would seem a little oval. He said he didn't mess it up but instead torque plates need to be on when checking as that's how he bored and honed it and that's how the cylinders will be when when the heads are bolted on. So that makes me think there's some merit to the instructions that came with the rings saying to file them and check gap with torque plates installed.</p><p></p><p>Humm need to do some research.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MalcolmV8, post: 8220660, member: 8854"] Hey Guys, I have the Service Information - 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual on cd/dvd on my computer. Is that what you referring too? If I need something else I can get that too. My ring filer just arrived today so I'd like to get some work started this weekend. Yes I'll take PLENTY of pics :) One thing concerns me. I was reading the specs that came with the diamond pistons and rings to get the specs on ring gap and it said ring gap is bore x 0.0055 for boosted applications (going from memory). HOWEVER it says ring gap should be checked with torque plates on the motor. Well shoot I don't have torque plates at home to bolt up? How do you guys do it? I know the machine shop told me when I picked up the motor that if I double checked his work and checked the diameters of my bores they would seem a little oval. He said he didn't mess it up but instead torque plates need to be on when checking as that's how he bored and honed it and that's how the cylinders will be when when the heads are bolted on. So that makes me think there's some merit to the instructions that came with the rings saying to file them and check gap with torque plates installed. Humm need to do some research. [/QUOTE]
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