Ring end gap specs in the factory manual.

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Ring end gap specs in the factory manual.

#1 Post by concours » Sun Jun 05, 2016 9:55 am

Shows the top ring .012-.018", and the second ring .014-.020".

Why the greater clearance for the second ring? I've always seen top having more clearance, closer to the crown/heat.
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