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Piston Ring, Engine

DIMENSIONS
Piston Ring Groove Clearance:
New:
1st Compression Ring 0.06-0.09 mm (0.0024-0.0036 inch)
2nd Compression Ring 0.05-0.08 mm (0.0020-0.0032 inch)
Oil Scraper Ring 0.03-0.06 mm (0.0012-0.0024 inch)
Wear Limit:
1st Compression Ring 0.25 mm (0.0098 inch)
2nd Compression Ring 0.25 mm (0.0098 inch)
Oil Scraper Ring 0.15 mm (0.0059 inch)
Piston Ring End Gap Clearance:
New:
1st Compression Ring 0.20-0.40 mm (0.0079-0.0158 inch)
2nd Compression Ring 0.20-0.40 mm (0.0079-0.0158 inch)
Oil Scraper Ring 0.25-0.50 mm (0.0098-0.0197 inch)
Wear Limit:
1st Compression Ring 1.0 mm (0.0394 inch)
2nd Compression Ring 1.0 mm (0.0394 inch)
Oil Scraper Ring 1.0 mm (0.0394 inch)