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Piston Ring: Specifications

Piston

Ring end gap

Top ..................................................................................................................................................................... 0.15-0.30 mm (0.006-0.012 inch)
Intermediate ................................................................................................................................................... 0.25-0.50 mm (0.0098-0.0197 inch)
Oil control ...................................................................................................................................................... 0.15-0.65 mm (0.0059-0.0256 inch)

Ring groove width

Top ................................................................................................................................................................. 1.52-1.55 mm (0.0598-0.0610 inch)
Intermediate ................................................................................................................................................... 1.52-1.54 mm (0.0598-0.0606 inch)
Oil control .................................................................................................................................................. 3.030-3.050 mm (0.1193-0.1201 inch)

Ring width

Top and intermediate ..................................................................................................................................... 1.50-1.47 mm (0.0590-0.0578 inch)

Ring-to-groove clearance

Top ............................................................................................................................................................. 0.020-0.080 mm (0.0008-0.0031 inch)
Intermediate ............................................................................................................................................... 0.030-0.070 mm (0.0012-0.0028 inch)

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