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Piston Rings

Ensure ring end gap and side clearance are within specification. See appropriate table under PISTONS, PINS & RINGS SPECIFICATIONS  under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS. DO NOT  use a ring expander to install oil ring side rails. Properly position ring end gaps around circumference of piston before installing. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Positioning Piston Ring Gaps
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