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ENGINE / COOLING SYSTEM

PISTON RING INSTALLED GAP (1000) PISTON-TO-CYLINDER CLEARANCE

1. Place each piston ring q inside the cylinder w. Use Measure piston outside diameter at a point 10 mm q up
the piston to push the ring squarely into cylinder, as from the bottom of the piston, at a right angle to piston
shown below. pin bore.
2. Measure installed gap with a feeler gauge e at both Subtract measurement from maximum measurement
the top and bottom of the cylinder. obtained in Step 4 of Cylinder Inspection, page
3.56“Cylinder Inspection” procedure.
NOTE

A difference between top and bottom end gap
measurements is a general indication of cylinder taper
(wear). The cylinder should be measured for taper and
out of round.

MEASUREMENT
Piston O.D. (Standard):
3.6597 ± .0003" (92.959 ± 0.008 mm)

Piston to Cylinder Clearance:
3. If the installed gap measurement exceeds the .0009 - .0019" (0.025 - 0.050 mm)
service limit, replace the rings.

MEASUREMENT
CONNECTING ROD INSPECTION
Piston Ring Installed Gap:
1. The 3 digit numbers stamped onto the intake side of
Top Ring: .010 - .014" (0.25 - 0.35 mm)
the connecting rod are serial numbers used to match
Service Limit: 1.6118 - 1.6122" (40.942 - 40.950 mm)
the rod cap w with the rod stem e.
Second Ring: 1.6118 - 1.6122" (40.942 - 40.950 mm)
Service Limit: .028" (0.70 mm)

Oil Control Rails: .008 - .028" (0.20 - 0.70 mm)
Service Limit: .0354" (0.9 mm)

NOTE
Always check piston ring installed gap when installing
new rings and/or a new cylinder.

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