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Piston Ring Gap & Groove Data

Top Groove Side Clearance 0.002-0.0033 in
Second Groove Side Clearance 0.002-0.0035
Top Ring Gap 0.006-0.014
Second Ring Gap 0.0197-0.0280
Oil Ring Groove Clearance 0.008
Gap with segment at 89.0 mm (3.50 inch) 0.0098-0.05 in
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