Piston Ring Dimensions

1991 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon RWD V8-350 5.7LSECTION Piston Ring Dimensions
<VIN 7, 8> Piston Ring End Gap
Note: Minimum
Comp. 0.01 Inch (in)
Oil 0.015 Inch (in)
Piston Ring Side Clearance Comp. .0012-.0032 Inch (in)
Oil .002..007 Inch (in)
<VIN J> Piston Ring End Gap
Note: Minimum
Comp. Top ring .016 Inch (in)
Comp. 2nd ring .031 Inch (in)
Oil 0.012 Inch (in)
Piston Ring Side Clearance Comp. .002-.003 Inch (in)
Oil .001-.002 Inch (in)
RENDER: 1.0x

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