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Piston Ring, Engine

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Piston Ring End Gap - First Compression Ring 0.20-0.40 mm (0.008-0 016 inch)
Piston Ring End Gap - Second Compression Ring 0.35-0.55 mm (0.014-0.022 inch)
Piston Ring End Gap - Oil Control Ring - Rails 0.25-0.76 mm (0.010-0.030 inch)
Piston Ring to Groove Clearance - First Compression Ring 0.04-0.08 mm (0.0015-0.0031 inch)
Piston Ring to Groove Clearance - Second Compression Ring 0.030-0.069 mm (0.0012-0 0027 inch)
Piston Ring to Groove Clearance - Oil Control Ring 0.090-0.106 mm (0.0035-0.0042 inch)