Fitting Piston Rings

Check Gap On Piston Rings:

1. Wipe cylinder bore clean. Insert ring and push down with piston to ensure it is square in bore. The ring gap measurement must be made with the ring positioning at least 16 mm (0.63 inch) from bottom of cylinder bore. Check gap with feeler gauge.

Piston Ring Groove Clearance:

2. Check piston ring to groove clearance.