Reply To: Seized motor piston rings

[William Jatzek]

Yes I planned on splitting the crankcase and asses for water rust damage on crankshaft, bearings, reeds etc. My original question was if I could keep the piston rings in the exact order they came off the piston cleaned them up, cleaned piston and piston groove’s and if cylinder cleaned up with a light hone can they be re used satisfactory ? I never really bothered to fix a seized motor before to many good low hour engines in Ohio to be had. I would think if every thing regarding piston rings was assembled the way it was originally with a light hone they would just re seat themselves. Maybe I am wrong. Opinions please. Thank You Bill,