Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

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Piston Ring, Engine

Piston Ring (Compression) Side Clearance (Top Ring) Keystone Type Ring
Side Clearance (Second Ring) 0.0015-0.0031 Inch (in)
Gap (Top Ring) (1-6) 0.0100-0.0224 Inch (in)
Gap (Top Ring) (7-8) 0.0115-0.0240 Inch (in)
Gap (Second Ring) (1-6) 0.0229-0.0345 Inch (in)
Gap (Second Ring) (7-8) 0.0245-0.0366 Inch (in)
Piston Ring (Oil) Side Clearance 0.0016-0.0035 Inch (in)
Gap (1-6) 0.0084-0.0224 Inch (in)
Gap (7-8) 0.0100-0.0240 Inch (in)