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Piston Rings: Installation

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Fig 1: Measuring End Gap
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  1. Measure the end gap (1) with rings at the bottom of the cylinder.
    • Ring # 1 clearance is.20 mm to.35 mm.
    • Ring # 2 clearance is.20 mm to.40 mm.
    2. Fig 2: Measuring Vertical Clearance Of Piston Rings
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  2. Measure the vertical clearance (2) of the piston rings (1).
  3. Ring # 1 clearance is.012 mm to.060 mm.
  4. Ring # 2 clearance is.010 mm to.030 mm.
    Fig 3: Installing Piston Rings
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  5. Install the rings on the pistons as shown.
    • Compression ring (1)
    • Sealing ring (2)
    • Oil Ring Rail (3)
    • Oil Ring Expander (4)
    Fig 4: Identifying Ring Gaps
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  6. The ring gaps when installed must be positioned as shown.
    • Ring one (1)
    • Upper side rail (2)
    • Ring two and spacer expander (3)
    • Lower side rail (4)
  7. Install the pistons and connecting rods. (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/PISTON & CONNECTING ROD - INSTALLATION) .
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