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Manuals through 2025 now available!

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Piston Ring, Engine






Compression Ring Width (Top) 0.058-0.059 inch
Compression Ring Width (Bottom) 0.058-0.059 inch
Compression Ring Side Clearance (Top) 0.002-0.004 inch
Compression Ring Side Clearance (Bottom) 0.002-0.004 inch
Compression Ring Gap (Top) 0.010-0.020 inch
Compression Ring Gap (Bottom) 0.010-0.020 inch
Oil Ring Gap (Steel Rail) 0.010-0.049 inch
Oil Ring Gap Snug Fit
Ring Gap Service Limit 0.006 inch (Max)