MC1 - while I'm at it..

[Phil Payne]

> Would I be jinxing myself not to do the rings, or should I leave well
> enough alone?  I certainly don't want to risk doing more harm than good.
>  However, I sure dont want to pull this motor again any time soon.  On that
> note though - If I did need to, can I remove the bottom end if need be from
> the bottom, leaving the head and manifolds intact?

I'd be tempted to do the bearing shells.  More power is going to fling the pistons about a bit
more, and a bit more conrod stretch will take the upper rings into the rim.  New shells will
reduce this and are also a good idea in their own right.

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