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Rover Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition03 · Engine
03 · Engine

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Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
Section
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Diagram showing piston ring installation with labels A and B

A

Top Ring

B

Second Ring
  1. Install the rings as shown.

Identify top and second rings by the chamfer on the edge. Make sure they are in their correct grooves on the piston.

Note: The manufacturing marks must be facing upward.

Diagram showing piston rings with labels A, B, C, D, E, F
  1. Rotate the rings in their grooves to make sure they do not bind.

A

Mark

B

Top Ring

C

Mark

D

Second Ring

E

Oil Rings

F

Spacer
Diagram showing ring gap positioning angles with labels A through G

A

Second Ring Gap

B

Top Ring Gap

C

Oil Ring Gap

D

Spacer Gap

E

Oil Ring Gap

F

Piston Thrust Surfaces

G

Gudgeon Pin Hole
  1. Position the ring end gaps as shown:
  • Do not position any ring gap at piston thrust surfaces.
  • Do not position any ring gap in line with gudgeon pin hole.

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