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Piston Ring, Engine

Ring groove width Compression (top) 0.0602-0.0612 inch
Compression (bottom) 0.0602-0.0612 inch
Oil 0.1587-0.1596 inch
Piston rings - ring width Compression (top) 0.0575-0.0587 inch
Compression (bottom) 0.0575-0.0587 inch
Oil ring Side Seal-Snug Fit
Service limit Side Clearance 0.0006 in MAX
Ring gap Compression (top) (in gauge) 0.01-0.02 inch
Compression (bottom) 0.01-0.02 in
Oil ring (steel rail) (in gauge) 0.010-0.049 in.
Side clearance 1st ring 0.0016-0.0037 inch
2nd ring 0.0016-0.0037 inch
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