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Piston Ring, Engine

PISTON RINGS
Number of Rings Per Piston 3
Compression 2
Oil 1
Oil Ring Type 3 - Piece, Steel Rail, Chrome - Face
Ring Width
Compression 1.46 - 1.5 mm (0.0575 - 0.0591 in.)
Oil - Steel Rails 0.510 mm (0.0201 in.)
Ring Gap
Compression 0.300 - 0.550 mm (0.0118 - 0.0217 in.)
Oil - Steel Rails 0.250 - 1.00 mm (0.0098 - 0.0394 in.)
Ring Side Clearance
Compression 0.030 - 0.095 mm (0.0012 - 0.0037 in.)
Oil - Steel Rails 0.014 - 0.226 mm (0.0005 - 0.0089 in.)
Service Rings - Ring Gap
Compression 0.300 - 0.550 mm (0.0018 - 0.0217 in.)
Oil - Steel Rails 0.250 - 1.00 mm (0.0098 - 0.0394 in.)
Ring Side Clearance
Compression 0.030 - 0.095 mm (0.0012 - 0.0037 in.)
Oil - Steel Rails 0.014 - 0.226 mm (0.0005 - 0.0089 in.)