Originally Posted by Phak1
A compression test would tell if a ring has not seated.

Not likely- - - -maybe a cylinder leakdown test would be a better option. I'm guessing that the engine just needs to be worked like a rented mule for a few hours to get the rings seated properly. These engines aren't the fragile wildflowers most stovebolters believe them to be. "Drive it like you stole it!"
Jerry

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