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Measure Vertical Clearance Of Piston Rings - AR03.10-P-7311-01MFC

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Engine 260 in model 118, 177, 247 

CHECK VALUES FOR PISTON RINGS

Number Designation Engine 260
BE03.10-P-1001-05L Piston ring vertical clearance Groove 1 mm 0, 03...0, 07
Groove 2 mm 0, 02...0, 06
Groove 3 mm 0, 01...0, 18
  1. Measure the side clearance of the plain compression ring (1) in groove 1 and the taper-faced hook scraper ring (2) in groove 2 using a suitable feeler gauge (4)

    IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools 

    Feeler gauge

    IMPORTANT There should be no combustion residues in the piston ring groove during measurement.

    The side clearance of the oil scraper ring in groove 3 cannot be checked due to its three-part structure.

    If wear is identifiable:

    Replace the plain compression ring (1), taper-faced hook scraper ring (2), and oil scraper ring together with the piston (3).

    G16048186Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA