Pulled the engine back down and yep NO RING GAP. Had a friend to suggest clamping a file in a vise so I would have good control over the filing. Worked well, was able to keep things nice and straight. Filed all the rings including the small oil rings to where a .011" feeler gauge would go--used a .015 for a high limit--2 of the oil rings were snug on that. Got one oil ring a bit tapered, but not so much it would exceed the book value of .030" gap--minimum was .010". Anyway the worst part was getting all the silicone back off. We only managed to tear it apart, file rings, and reassemble today, but at lest we made progress. It took a lot less force to tap the pistons in, really could push by hand with a firm grip. Engine turns over like it should. Now on to grinding the valve stems to set the clearance.
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2072 w/60" Haban
982 with 3 pt and 60" Haban
1811 with ags and 50C
124 w/hydraulic lift
782 w/mounted sprayer
2284 w/54" mowing deck
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