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M11 Series – Service Manual – 001-047   Piston Rings

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Inspect for Reuse

Inspect for Reuse

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To check the ring gap, install the piston rings in the wear area of the cylinder liner in which they will be used.

Use a feeler gauge to measure the ring gap. Replace the ring if it does

not
meet the following specifications.

Piston Ring Gap
mm in
Top 0.46 MIN 0.018
  0.71 MAX 0.028
Intermediate 0.76 MIN 0.030
  1.14 MAX 0.045
Oil 0.25 MIN 0.010
  0.64 MAX 0.025

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Last Modified:  05-Jul-2002
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