Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Home >> Ford >> 1998 >> Taurus V8-3.4L VIN N SHO >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Specifications >> Mechanical Specifications >> Engine >> Cylinder Block Assembly >> System Specifications >> Piston Ring
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

(Some people have issue connecting. LEMON is investigating. For now, use Firefox or change your DNS server)

Or, hide this message: temporarily or permanently

Piston Ring

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Side Clearance
Compression (Top) 0.045-0.08 mm (0.0018-0.0031 in)
Compression (Bottom) 0.03-0.07 mm (0.0012-0.0028 in)
Oil Ring 0.06-0.15 mm (0.0024-0.0059 in)
Piston Ring Gap
Compression (Top)-Gauge Diameter 0.20-0.35 mm (0.0079-0.0138 in)
Compression (Bottom)-Gauge Diameter 0.20-0.35 mm (0.0079-0.0138 in)
Oil Ring (Steel Rail)-Gauge Diameter 0.20-0.70 mm (0.0079-0.0276 in)
Ring Width
Compression (Top) 1.17-1.185 mm (0.0481-0.0467 in)
Compression (Bottom) 0.20-0.35 mm (0.0079-0.0138 in)

pro multis · About Operation CHARM