FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Piston Ring Gap & Groove Clearance

Ring End Gap-Top Ring-Standard 0.0079 - 0.0137 Inch (in)
Ring End Gap-Top Ring-Maximum 0.0276 Inch (in)
Ring End Gap-Lower Ring-Standard 0.0138 - 0.0196 Inch (in)
Ring End Gap-Lower Ring-Maximum 0.0276 Inch (in)
Ring End Gap-Oil Ring-Standard 0.0079 - 0.0275 Inch (in)
Ring End Gap-Oil Ring-Maximum 0.0709 Inch (in)
Ring Groove Clearance-Lower Compression Ring 0.0008 - 0.0023 Inch (in)
Ring Groove Clearance-Upper Compression Ring 0.0012 - 0.0027 Inch (in)