Dodge Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Piston Ring: Specifications

PISTON RINGS

Ring Groove Diameter
Top Groove.............................................................................................................................................................................90.4 - 90.6 mm (3.56 - 3.57 in.)
Second Groove........................................................................................................................................................................88.4 - 88.7 mm (3.48 - 3.49 in.)

Ring Gap
Top Compression Ring.......................................................................................................................................................0.40 - 0.55 mm (0.015 - 0.021 in.)
Second Compression Ring..................................................................................................................................................0.24 - 0.51 mm (0.009 - 0.020 in.)
Oil Control Rails.............................................................................................................................................................0.15 - 0.66 mm (0.0059 - 0.0259 in.)

Side Clearance
Top Compression Ring.....................................................................................................................................................0.04 - 0.09 mm (0.001 - 0.0035 in.)
Second Compression Ring................................................................................................................................................0.04 - 0.08 mm (0.001 - 0.0031 in.)
Oil Control Rails.................................................................................................................................................................0.06 - 0.21 mm (0.002 - 0.008 in.)