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Checking ring to groove clearance

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Fig 1: Checking Ring To Groove Clearance
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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Test sequence

Piston ring   Ring to groove clearance
    New Wear limit
Compression ring mm 0.04...0.08 0.15
Tapered-stepped ring mm 0.02...0.06 0.15
Oil scraper ring mm 0.03...0.06 0.15
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