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Manuals through 2025 now available!

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Piston Ring, Engine

RING GAP:

Compression Ring (Top) 0.30 - 0.55 mm (0.012 - 0.022 inch)
Compression Rings (2nd) 0.55 - 0.80 mm (0.022 - 0.031 inch)
Oil Control (Steel Rails) 0.381 - 1.397 mm 10.015 - 0.055 inch)

RING SIDE CLEARANCE:
Compression Rings 0.040 - 0.085 mm (0.0016 - 0.0033 inch)
Oil Ring (Steel Rails) 0.05 - 0.21 mm (0.002 - 0.008 inch)

RING WIDTH:
Compression Rings 1.530 - 1.555 mm (0.060 - 0.061 inch)
Oil Ring (Steel Rails) - Max. 0.447 - 0.473 mm 10.018 - 0.019 inch)