Piston Ring

1999 Ford Expedition 2WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6SECTION Piston Ring
Piston Rings - Ring Gap Compression (Top) (Max) 0.0394 in
Compression (Bottom) (Max) 0.0394 in
Oil Ring - Side Clearance (Max) 0.05 in
Oil Ring - Compression (Top) 0.0016-0.0031 in
Oil Ring - Compression (Bottom) 0.0012-0.00031 in
Oil Ring Snug Fit
Oil Ring - Service Limit 0.0006 in
Ring Gap Compression (Top) 0.01-0.02 in
Compression (Bottom) 0.01-0.02 in
Oil Ring (Steel Rail) 0.006-0.026 in
RENDER: 1.0x

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