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Piston Ring End Gap

    CAUTION: Do not mix up the piston rings. Install the piston rings in the same position and location.
    Fig 1: Pushing Piston Ring About 30 Mm Into Cylinder Bore
    G03431594Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Take the piston ring and use a piston without rings to push the piston ring about 30 mm into the cylinder bore.
  2. Using the Feeler Gauge, measure the piston ring gap.
    Fig 2: Measuring Piston Ring Gap
    G03431595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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