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Checking Ring To Groove Clearance

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CHECKING RING TO GROOVE CLEARANCE

Piston ring Gap
New Wear limit
Compression rings (mm) 0.02-0.07 0.15
Oil scraper ring (mm) 0.02-0.06 0.15
Fig 1: Checking Ring To Groove Clearance
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Clean ring groove before check.