Chevrolet Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Piston Ring: Specifications

Piston Ring End Gap

Top Ring

Standard ...........................................................................................................................................................................  0.2-0.3 (0.0079-0.0118)
Maximun Limit ...................................................................................................................................................................................  0.7 (0.0276)

Second Ring

Standard .......................................................................................................................................................................  0.02-0.03 (0.0079-0.0118)
Maximum Limit ..................................................................................................................................................................................  0.7 (0.0276)

Oil Ring

Standard .......................................................................................................................................................................  0.02-0.06 (0.0079-0.0275)
Maximum Limit ..................................................................................................................................................................................  1.8 (0.0708)

Piston Ring Groove Clearance 

First Ring ...........................................................................................................................................................................  0.03-0.07 (0.0012-0.0027)
Second Ring .......................................................................................................................................................................  0.02-0.06 (0.0008-0.0023)