1. They aint teaching that in high school any longer.
2. No, most peoples idea of restoring or hot rodding a car is to get a reman or crate engine or buying one (whole car) that is already done. Keep in mind that in the 50s and 60s people expected to do rings and bearings every 100k or so. Sense the early 80's engines are averaging 200K Plus!
3. I myself haven't done a ring and bearing job in over 10 years. Now I do a complete rebuild if something needs done.
4. Could be that most of the people who do that kind of thing already have a ridge reamer, I have 2, plus all the other stuff like valve spring compressor, hones ans so on. So why would I be buying anything like that?
5. Most shops do not rebuild anything any longer. That way if there is a warrenty issue they don't have to eat the cost of the parts.
6. Look at some of the questions ask on this forum. Lots of folks out there that don't have any idea. At least they are on here asking questions and trying.
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