Piston Ring Fitting

PISTON RINGS
STANDARD PROCEDURE
PISTON RING - FITTING





1. Wipe cylinder bore clean. Insert ring and push down with piston to ensure it is square in bore. The ring gap measurement must be made with the ring positioning at least 12 mm (0.50 inch) from bottom of cylinder bore. Check gap with feeler gauge (Fig. 67). Refer to Specifications. Specifications





2. Check piston ring to groove side clearance (Fig. 68). Refer to Specifications.