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Piston Ring, Engine

Piston
When replacing pistons, measure the cylinder bore as described . Install the service piston matched to the piston bore diameter above.
Diameter Coded Red 3.81082-3.81031 inch
Coded Blue 3.81133-3.81082 inch
Coded Yellow 3.81184-3.81133 inch
Piston-to-Bore Clearance (Uncoated Clearance) 0.00071-0.00173 inch
Service Piston Selection I. D. Code of Service Piston Bore Diameter Piston Required
Red 3.81204-3.811528 inch
Blue 3.81255-3.81204 inch
Yellow 3.81306-3.81255 inch
Pin Bore Diameter
Smaller than pin bore measured along center to center axis.
0.90606-0.90622 inch
Ring Groove Width Compression (Top) 0.0606-0.0598 inch
Compression (Bottom) 0.0606-0.0598 inch
Oil 0.12001-0.11929 in
Piston Pin Length 2.5096-2.4823 inch
Diameter 0.90551-0.90563 inch
Pin to Piston Clearance 0.00043-0.00071 inch
Pin to Rod Clearance Press Fit 8 Kilo newtons (1800 lbs)
Piston Rings Ring Width Compression (Top) 0.05748-0.05866 inch
Compression (Bottom) 0.05748-0.05866 inch
Oil Ring Side Seal-Snug Fit
Service Limit Side Clearance(0.0006 in MAX)
Ring Gap Compression (Top) (in Gauge) 0.33 in.
Compression (Bottom) (In Gauge) 0.55 in.
Oil Ring (Steel Rail) (In Gauge) 0.0059-0.0065 in
Side Clearance 1st Ring 0.00118-0.00315 inch
2nd Ring 0.00118-0.00315 inch