Continental V8-4.6L DOHC VIN V (1998)
Piston Ring: Specifications
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Ring Gap
Compression (Top) ...................................................................................................................................................... 1.00 mm (0.03937 inch) MAX
Compression (Bottom) ................................................................................................................................................ 1.00 mm (0.03937 inch) MAX
Service Limit ............................................................................................................................................................... 1.15 mm (0.04528 inch) MAX
Oil Ring ............................................................................................................................................................................. 1.15 mm (0.04528 inch) MAX
Side Clearance ............................................................................................................................................... 0.075-0.1000 mm (0.0030-0.0040 inch)
Compression (Top) ............................................................................................................................. 0.0090-0.0235 mm (0.000354-0.000925 inch)
Compression (Bottom) ................................................................................................................................ 0.030-0.080 mm (0.00118-0.00315 inch)
Oil Ring .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... Snug Fit
Ring Gap
Compression (Top) ........................................................................................................................................... 0.150-0.300 mm (0.006-0.0018 inch)
Compression (Bottom) .................................................................................................................................... 0.300-0.550 mm (0.0018-0.0022 inch)
Oil Ring (Steel Rail) ........................................................................................................................................ 0.15-0.66 mm (0.00591-0.02598 inch)
Ring Groove Width
Compression (Top) ........................................................................................................................................... 1.230-1.250 mm (0.484-0.0492 inch)
Compression (Bottom) ................................................................................................................................ 1.520-1.540 mm (0.05984-0.06062 inch)
Oil Ring ............................................................................................................................................................. 0.150-0.300 mm (0.006-0.0018 inch)
