TM 9-6115-604-34NAVFAC P-8-633-34END GAPRINGWEAR LIMITNEW MIN.NEW MAX.*LOCATIONINCH (mm)INCH (mm)INCH (mm)TOP0.052 (1.32)0.025 (0.64)0.040 (1.02)INTERMEDIATE0.052 (1.32)0.025 (0.64)0.040(1.02)OIL CONTROL0.042 (1.07)0.01 5 (0.38)0.030 (0.76)*WHEN INSTALLING NEW PISTON RINGS IN USED CYLINDER LINERS, ADD 0.003 INCH (0.08mm) TO NEW MAXEND GAP FOR EACH 0.001 INCH (0.03 mm) OF CYLINDER LINER WEAR.Figure 9-30. Piston Ring End GapCAUTIONTo avoid breakage or failure of new piston rings, check each piston ring end gap before Installingthem on the piston. Do not file or stone the end gap on chrome plated rings If the end gap Isbelow minimum specifications, select fit a new ring.(a)Check the end gap (Figure 9-30) of new piston rings in accordance with step (1 4)(d), above. If necessary,select fit new rings to achieve the proper end gap.9-55
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