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RE: Ring Gap Spacing

By Paul - 06/05/2001 3:48:53 AM; IP 216.145.16.40

Usually go with what the piston manufacturer specifies.

Otherwise, a "standard" alignment is to stagger the compression ring gaps approximately 1-1/4" from the "front" notch, or pin "centerline". Gaps towards the front of the engine, I usually put the top ring towards the inside of the engine, with the second ring towards the outside. Oil rings are the same way, but facing the back of the engine, and the rails are staggered 1-1/4" from "center" while the expander-ring is centered.

This works great for standard duty, daily use, and is the way they came from the factory.

For performance, however, there could be dozens of different opinions, as well as manufacturers specs to think about.

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RE: Ring end Gaps align up ? -- Paul, 06/05/2001

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RE: Ring Gap Spacing -- Paul, 06/05/2001

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