how does it look?

[sn95gt19]

Originally posted by Robocop
I really would not know what a bad cylinder looked like but I will take your word for it.I searched and read a lot about a ridge in the cylinder walls that builds up over time.I cant find a ridge in mine.Is it on the top and should I be able to feel it with my finger?I am just trying to determine the amount of wear this engine has had as it was ran very hard.If I have no ridge is that a good thing?

yeah it is a good thing, the ridge is caused by the rings wearing down the cylinder, so it leaves a ridge at the very top where the rings dont ride. the dark spot on the very top of the cylinder wall is where the ridge would be. thats surprising to see that much cross-hatch with that many miles. you could probably feel it with your finger...if there is a ridge there.