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Piston Ring: Description and Operation

Pistons:

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1 Rectangular ring, nitrided steel, 1.2 mm symmetrically crowned.
2 Taper face ring, gray cast iron, 1.5 mm.
3 Three-part oil ring, nitrided steel, 2.0 mm.

The cast aluminium pistons are covered with an iron coating serving as the sliding layer. The piston-pin hole is offset by 0.8 mm towards the intake side.

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