New rings or no? Only 3k on the existing....

Hey all,

Here is the deal: built my 401 with KB hypereutectics, leaned out the mix too much to pass smog (thanks Oregon, can't wait to get back to Montana), and cracked 3 of 'em with about 3000mi on the motor. Had been running Total Seal gapless second rings. Bores still look great, but would likely need a quick bead honing to break the glaze if I run new rings. I'm going to switch over to Sealed Power forged pistons with the same ring size as my KBs. The rings also all look fine; the piston cracks weren't too severe, thankfully.

My question to y'all is: is it ok to re-use those rings on the new pistons, or should I cork out for another set of Total Seals. And if I go for new ones, break the glaze (like I have previously), or no?

Many thanks to one and all in advance!!

You'll never get used rings to seat properly once you put them on new pistons. Get new ones, they aren't that expensive compared to another rebuild.

Bob
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