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Jack Klarich
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I don't see any harm in giving it a try but, if you do, use very little oil on the rings and skirts. A drop or two on each ring and a drop or two on each skirt; the oil will get there pretty quick.
I don't use much oil when assembling a top end. The more important task is cleaning the cylinders and rings as they will both will be covered with machine grit that you cannot see. I use dishwashing soap/hot water to clean the cylinders and rings. It usually takes 4-6 passes befor I can wipe the wall with a white cloth and have it come away clean; no black or grey color on the cloth. Then I coat all with WD40 as the cylinder walls will start to rust immediately. When ready to assemble, more WD40 and very little oil on rings and skirts.
I also use Shell Rotella 15W30 for break in; 100 miles and dump but keep filter; 500 miles dump oil and change filter then run whatever you want. JMHO.
I might add to check the ring gap on all rings just because:s