Piston Ring - Side Clearance

PISTON RING SIDE CLEARANCE


Side clearance:
Top ring: ................0.040 - 0.080 mm (0.0016 - 0.0031 inch)
2nd ring: ................0.030 - 0.070 mm (0.0012 - 0.0028 inch)

Max. Limit of side clearance:
Top and 2nd ring: .......................0.1 mm (0.004 inch)


If out of specification, replace piston ring. If clearance exceeds maximum limit with new ring, replace piston.