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Piston Ring, Engine

WIDTH:
Upper compr. ring 1.728-1.740 mm (0.0680-0.0685 in)
Lower compr. ring 1.978-1.990 mm (0.0779-0.0783 in)
Oil scraper ring 3.978-3.990 mm (0.1566-0.1571 in)

CLEARANCE [1]:
Upper compr. ring 0.040-0.072 mm (0.0015-0.0028 in)
Lower compr. ring 0.040-0.072 mm (0.0015-0.0028 in)
Oil scraper ring 0.030-0.062 mm (0.0012-0.0024 in)

RING GAP [2]:
Upper compr. ring 0.35-0.65 mm (0.014-0.026 in)
Lower compr. ring 0.35-0.55 mm (0.014-0.022 in)
Oil scraper ring 0.25-0.60 mm (0.010-0.024 in)


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[1]: In piston groove, measured with ring on piston.
[2]: Measure ring gap 15 mm (0.6 in) from lower edge of cylinder.