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Piston Ring

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Side Clearance
Compression (Top) 0.0090-0.0235 mm (0.000354-0.000925 inch)
Compression (Bottom) 0.030-0.080 mm (0.00118-0.00315 inch)
Oil Ring Snug Fit
Ring Gap
Compression (Top) 0.25-0.51 mm (0.0098-0.0201 inch)
Compression (Bottom) 0.23-0.49 inch)
Oil Ring (Steel Rail) 0.15-0.66 (0.00591-0.02598 inch)
Ring Gap
Compression (Top) 1.00 mm (0.03937 inch) MAX
Compression (Bottom) 1.00 mm (0.03937 inch) MAX
Service Limit 1.15 mm (0.04528 inch)