Pistons and rings
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For descriptions of the various ring types of compression rings and their location (top or second), see [http://www.federalmogul.com/korihandbook/en/section_18.htm Piston Ring Types] from the [http://www.federalmogul.com/korihandbook/en/index.htm Federal Mogul Piston Ring Handbook]. | For descriptions of the various ring types of compression rings and their location (top or second), see [http://www.federalmogul.com/korihandbook/en/section_18.htm Piston Ring Types] from the [http://www.federalmogul.com/korihandbook/en/index.htm Federal Mogul Piston Ring Handbook]. | ||
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Ring end gap clearance has to be checked and verified or severe engine damage can result. As a general rule, because ring end butting has to be avoided at all costs, if an error is to be made it is far safer to set the end gap too wide than to have too little ring end gap. | Ring end gap clearance has to be checked and verified or severe engine damage can result. As a general rule, because ring end butting has to be avoided at all costs, if an error is to be made it is far safer to set the end gap too wide than to have too little ring end gap. | ||
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