{"version":"1.1.0","producer":"fm.getcarcurious","layer":"official","episode":{"title":"Q & A with Keith Jones of Total Seal Piston Rings","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/q-a-with-keith-jones-of-total-seal-piston-rings","audioUrl":"https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2361611945-user-224986972-total-seal-hidden-horsepower.mp3","description":"If you are building or rebuilding an engine...start here. Keith Jones answers questions from the basics of ring seal, to cylinder finish, to break in oil, and more. Gapless rings are a hot topic. 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