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Piston Ring, Engine

DIMENSIONS
End Gap:
Ring 1:
End Gap 0.35 - 0.50 mm (0.014 - 0.020 inch)
Wear Limit 1.0 mm (0.039 1nch)
Ring 2:
End Gap 0.50 - 0.70 mm (0.020 - 0.028 inch)
Wear Limit 1.4 mm (0.055 1nch)
Ring 3:
End Gap 0.25 - 0.50 mm (0.010 - 0.020 inch)
Wear Limit 0.8 mm (0.032 1nch)
Side Clearance:
New 0.02-0.08 mm (0.001-0.003 inch)
Wear limit 0.10 mm (0.004 inch)