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Piston Ring, Engine

Side Clearance Compression (Top) 0.0015 - 0.0029 Inch (in)
Compression (Bottom) 0.0015 - 0.0033 Inch (in)
Oil Ring Snug Fit
Service Limit 0.0039 Inch (in)
Piston Ring Gap
Specification 82.4 mm (3.2441 inch) diameter gauge.
Compression (Top) - Gauge Diameter 0.0039 - 0.0098 Inch (in)
Compression (Bottom) - Gauge Diameter 0.0106 - 0.0165 Inch (in)
Oil Ring (Steel Rail) - Gauge Diameter 0.0059 - 0.0255 Inch (in)
Compression (Top) - Service Limit 0.0196 Inch (in)
Compression (Bottom) - Service Limit 0.0255 Inch (in)
Oil Ring (Steel Rail) - Service Limit 0.0354 Inch (in)