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Piston Ring, Engine

DIMENSIONS
Piston Ring End Gap:
New:
1st Compression Ring 0.20-0.40 mm (0.0078-0.0157 inch).
2nd Compression Ring 0.20-0.40 mm (0.0078-0.0157 inch).
Oil Scraper Ring 0.25-0.50 mm (0.0098-0.0197 inch).
Wear Limit:
1st Compression Ring 1.00 mm (0.0390 inch).
2nd Compression Ring 1.00 mm (0.0390 inch).
Oil Scraper Ring 1.00 mm (0.0390 inch).
Ring To Groove Clearance:
New:
1st Compression Ring 0.02-0.05 (0.0008-0.0020 inch).
2nd Compression Ring 0.02-0.05 (0.0008-0.0020 inch).
Oil Scraper Ring 0.02-0.05 (0.0008-0.0020 inch).
Wear Limit:
1st Compression Ring 0.15 (0.0059 inch).
2nd Compression Ring 0.15 (0.0059 inch).
Oil Scraper Ring 0.15 (0.0059 inch).