Is there anyone here who installed new piston rings without honing the cylinders?
My cylinder walls are ok. It's a lot of miles, though. I'm thinking of installing a new ring. Will this be a disaster plan?

 

That is the current suggested process. Though I think it includes using a scuff pad on walls first. With soap and water maybe.

Don't quote that, search it. But yeah, no hone.

But you mentioned miles. Are you sure cylinders aren't ovaled?

 

I'm not sure. I should buy a telescoping gauge and measure it.
If I go with my plan, a slight scuff pad (not overdoing it) and a thorough clean should properly seat the new ring.
I don't know at this point. FRM honing is not available here and could be expensive.

 

Jordan put new rings on a used motor for me a few years back. It worked okay, I was hoping it would have reduced my oil consumption but it didn't help, I had new valve seals done at the same time too. There were no bad results from it, but I didn't get the benefits I was hoping for. Being an Ap1 I suspect ovalized cylinders was the real issue.

 

What does OK mean?