dots on the piston tops

[jcs64]

I put the short block back together today (355 sbc). When I pulled the pistons I layed them out all in order the way they were removed. While puting them back today I noticed that the dots had previously been pointing to the back!( They are supposed to point forward, right?) Not wanting to change any wear pattern, I put them back in the same way they came out. The short block rotates fine now but should this concern me?
Thanks in advance for any replies.

[TyphoonZR]

To add to what the Inspector wrote, I have never had good luck with reusing old rings, they always burn oil! I reccomend honng the cylinders and installing new rings.

[jcs64]

thanks guys, I did replace the rings and i will check out the other stuff that was mentioned later tday.

[jcs64]

I checked into what the inspector mentioned and noticed that the chamfers were not facing towards the fillet on 4 of the rods. I did a couple of swaps and now that problem is taken care of. As for the oil squirter hole on the big end, I dont have any, I guess that takes care of that problem.
I wish I had a little more confidence doing this and didnt second guess myself so much. Thanks again.