Sometimes you just want to freshen an engine and reuse as many of the internal parts as is practical. You just want to do the rings, bearings, gaskets, seals, pumps — a solid refresh.
There are really two main things that need to be looked at closely: the cylinder bores and the rod and piston assembly.
Uncle Tony goes through a step-by-step evaluation of a piston and rod assembly. What to look for, what can go wrong, and what can you get away with…
