Piston Ring Dimensions

1986 Chevrolet S10/T10 P/U 4WD L4-151 2.5LSECTION Piston Ring Dimensions
End Gap
Note: Minimum
Compression 0.01 Inch (in)
Oil 0.02 Inch (in)
Side Clearance Compression 0.0015-0.0030 Inch (in)
Oil 0.015-0.055 Inch (in)
RENDER: 1.0x

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