I gapped my rings on a freshly bored and honed block .25 OB and found all the gaps were larger than the new limits but smaller than the service limits per Helms.

Should I really worry about it buring oil?

 

Probably not.

 

Thinking back, the gap specs didn't specify STD or OB in the Helms. DO I need to recalculate the end gap with an OB block? Like take the STD limits and add a certain amount to compensate for the larger bore or am I just thinking too hard as usual? :D

 

Are these factory rings?
I have foundthat factory rings rarely need to have the gap adjusted.

 

Yes, factory rings on factory pistons. Both .25mOB in a freshly bored block. 81.25mm bore.

I was thinking the same thing on the rings needing to be messed with since the bore was fresh and all.

 

me too, as long as there within the service limit let it ride
you don't have much of a choice