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Piston Ring, Engine

Piston Ring Specifications
Piston Ring End Gap
Standard
Ring No. 1
0.0098 - 0.0138 Inch (in)
Ring No. 2
0.0138 - 0.0177 Inch (in)
Oil
0.0059 - 0.0157 Inch (in)
Maximum
Ring No. 1
0.0374 Inch (in)
Ring No. 2
0.0413 Inch (in)
Oil
0.0394 Inch (in)
Piston Ring Groove Clearance
Ring No. 1
0.0008 - 0.0028 Inch (in)
Ring No. 2
0.0008 - 0.0024 Inch (in)