Piston, Engine

2006 Chevrolet Silverado SS V8-6.0L VIN NSECTION Piston, Engine
Piston - Piston Diameter - Measured Over Coating - at size point 101.611-101.642 mm (4.0-4.001 inch)
Piston - Piston to Bore Clearance - Production -0.022 to + 0.33 mm - interference -0.0009 to +0.0012 in - interference
Piston - Piston to Bore Clearance - with Skirt Coating Worn Off - Service 0.024-0.08 mm (0.00094-0.0031 inch)
RENDER: 1.0x

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