Piston Ring: Testing and Inspection

Piston Ring Gap, Checking
Special Tools, Testers And Auxiliary Items
- Feeler gauge set

Test Sequence
- Using a piston without rings, squarely push ring down into cylinder to a depth of approx. 15 mm (0.6 inch) from lower end of cylinder

Piston Ring Gap Dimensions Table





- Insert feeler gauges into ring gap to determine clearance value





Ring To Groove Clearance, Checking
Special Tools, Testers And Auxiliary Items
- Feeler gauge set

Piston Ring To Piston Dimensions Table





- Clean ring grooves before checking