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Piston Ring, Engine

ing Groove Ring
Ring End Gap
Top Compression Ring
Standard 0.012 - 0.018 Inch (in)
Wear Limit 0.032 Inch (in)
2nd Compression Ring
Standard 0.022 - 0.031 Inch (in)
Wear Limit 0.055 Inch (in)
Oil Control Ring Steel Rails
Standard 0.010 - 0.030 Inch (in)
Wear Limit 0.065 Inch (in)
Ring Side Clearance
Top and 2nd Compression Ring
Standard 0.0016 - 0.0033 Inch (in)
Wear Limit 0.004 Inch (in)
Oil Control Ring Steel Rails
Standard 0.0018 - 0.0079 Inch (in)
Wear Limit 0.0085 Inch (in)
Ring Width
Compression Rings Standard 0.0579 - 0.0586 Inch (in)
Oil Control Ring Steel Rail Standard 0.0176 - 0.0186 Inch (in)