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Piston Ring, Engine

Engine Overhaul
Piston ring side clearance
No.1
Standard value 0.03 - 0.07 mm (0.0012 - 0.0027 in.)
Limit 0.1 mm (0.003 in.)
No.2
Standard value 0.02 - 0.06 mm (0.0008 - 0.0023 in.)
Limit 0.1 mm (0.003 in.)
Piston ring end gap
No.1
Standard value 0.25 - 0.40 mm (0.010 - 0.016 in.)
Limit 0.8 mm (0.03 in.)
No.2
Standard value 0.35 - 0.50 mm (0.014 - 0.020 in.)
Limit 0.8 mm (0.03 in.)
Oil ring side rail
Standard value 0.10 - 0.35 mm (0.004 - 0.014 in.)
Limit 1.0 mm (0.03 in.)