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Piston/Pin/Ring Specifications

PISTONS, PINS & RINGS SPECIFICATIONS

Application In. (mm)
Piston Clearance (1) .0012 (.03)
Pins
Piston Fit Push Fit
Rod Fit (2) .0004-.0008 (.01-.02)
Rings
Compression Ring
End Gap (3) .0120-.0180 (.30-.45)
Side Clearance (4) .0008-.0020 (.02-.05)
Oil Ring
End Gap (3) .0100-.0160 (.25-.40)
Side Clearance (4) .0008-.0020 (.02-.05)
(1) Wear limit .027" (.07 mm).
(2) Wear limit .0015" (.04 mm).
(3) Wear limit .039" (1 mm).
(4) Wear limit .006" (.15 mm).
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