Dar, nice answer. 

Did anyone also tell him that there is a large gap between ends of the ring to allow a lot of blow by.  And that it is smart on a new engine to dribble some oil on the rocker arms and down the push rod tubes berfore firing up for the first time.  A little oil dribbled into the cylinder head also helps.  Bearings are usually prelubed and that lube will be eventually washed out by the blow by oil in the bottom of the crankcase.

Any way, have a good day.

Cheers,

Chip