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Piston Ring, Engine

DIMENSIONS
Ring Width
Compression (Top) 1.46-1.490 mm (0.058-0.059 inch)
Compression (Bottom) 1.46-1.490 mm (0.058-0.059 inch)
Side Clearance
Compression (Top) 0.041-0.084 mm (.0016-.0033 inch)
Compression (Bottom) 0.041-0.084 mm (.0016-.0033 inch)
Oil Ring Snug Fit
Service Limit 0.15 mm (0.006 inch) Max.
Ring Gap
Compression (Top) 0.20-0.41 mm (0.008-0.016 inch)
Compression (Bottom) 0.33-0.48 mm (0.013-0.019 inch)
Oil (Steel Rail) 0.33-0.76 mm (0.010-0.030 inch)