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Piston Ring: Service and Repair
Fitting Piston Rings

Piston Ring Gap

Piston Ring Specifications

1. Wipe cylinder bore dean. Insert ring and push down with piston to ensure it is square in bore. The ring gap measurement must be made with the

ring positioning at least 12 mm (0.50 in.) from bottom of cylinder bore. Check gap with feeler gauge. Refer to specifications chart.

Measuring Piston Ring Groove Clearance

2. Check piston ring to groove clearance. 

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