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Piston Ring Gap & Groove Clearance

Ring End Gap (Top) Standard 0.0071 - 0.0130 Inch (in)
Service Limit 0.0177 Inch (in)
Ring End Gap (2nd) Standard 0.0138-0.0216 Inch (in)
Service Limit 0.0256 Inch (in)
Ring End Gap (Oil) Standard 0.0039 - 0.0197 Inch (in)
Service Limit 0.0256 Inch (in)
Piston-to-Ring (Top) Standard 0.0016 - 0.0028 Inch (in)
Service Limit 0.0035 Inch (in)
Piston-to-Ring (2nd) Standard 0.0012 - 0.0031 Inch (in)
Service Limit 0.0031 Inch (in)