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Piston Ring

Compression Ring (Top) To Ring Groove Clearance Minimum 0.04 - 0.08
Compression Ring (Bottom) To Ring Groove Clearance min 0.06 - 0.09
Piston Rings Ring Width Compression Top min 1.47 - 1.49
Compression (Bottom) 1.46 - 1.49
Oil Ring Service Limit Side seal (snug fit) (side clearance)
Ring Gap Compression (Top) Minimum 0.25 - 0.28
Ring Gap Compression (Bottom) Minimum 0.25 - 0.28
Ring Gap Oil Ring (Steel Rail) 0.04 - 1.68
Side Clearance 1st Ring 0.04 - 0.08
Side Clearance 2nd Ring 0.04 - 0.09
Piston Ring Gaps (fitted) Upper Compression Ring 0.22 - 0.37
Lower Compression Ring 0.50 - 0.70
Oil Scraper Ring 0.15 - 0.66
Ring Gap Positions Piston
The piston ring gaps must be spaced evenly around the circumference of the piston. This also applies to the elements of the oil scraper ring. Stagger the ring gaps at 120 degrees to one other.