I have OEM 20 over pistons and a 20 over block. I checked the #2 rings by putting them in the cylinder and pushing them down with the pistons. Ive only checked my #2 rings because Im stumped on how to get them outta the cylinder. What do I do? Pull the oil squirters and continue to push the rings out the bottom with the piston?

Question 2: My end clearance on the #2 rings are all .029 This is more than the haynes manual says, but Im not sure because these are 20 over, and the manual says more gap is not critical unless its .039 or more. Thanks in advance, the reason Ive only checked these rings is because I dont know how to properly get them out to try the other ones. Thanks.