Ring Gap?

I am working on a 2000 5.9 engine. So far, I have honed the cyl. replaced the cam brgs, and installed a reman. crank and bearings (turned 10-10) from advanced auto.
Now, to my question.
I have a set of Enginetech rings. M40018-STD. Using the orig. pistons.
The FSM says the gap should be .012-.022 on top ring and .022-.031 on second ring.
When I slide the top ring in, it is .026 to .027. Pretty even the whole way, till I go all the way to the bottom where nothing has run. There it is still .024. So according to specs, its too loose.
The second ring measures .021...... which should be .022-.031.

The motor is going back stock, other then a carb intake, holley 670 and maybe headers.
Only drive about 4000 miles a year.
Is the top ring being .026 (specs say 012-.022) going to cause problems?
Should I open the second ring to at least as large as the top ring?

Thanks for your advice.