TM 5-1940-277-34PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS(Continued)LOCATIONITEMACTIONREMARKS8.Rings (9) and (10)New ringsa.Check eachRings must bering forchecked inspecifiedcylinder theygap by:will be used in.Pushing ringinto bore tolower portion.Using pistonhead (11) tomake sure ringis square withwall.Using feelergage (15),measure gap.Checking againstspecificationsbelow.SPECIFICATION: PISTON RING GAPUpper Compression0.016 to 0.031 in. (0.406 to 0.787 mm)Intermediate0.012 to 0.029 in. (0.305 to 0.737 mm)Lower0.012 to 0.029 in. (0.305 to 0.737 mm)Oil Control0.012 to 0.029 in. (0.305 to 0.737 mm)b.Check ringUse feelerto groovegage (15).clearance.SPECIFICATION: RING TO GROOVE CLEARANCEUpper Compression0.0025 to 0.0040 in (00.063 to 0.102 mm)Intermediate0.0027 to 0.0042 in (00.069 to 0.107 mm)Lower0.0027 to 0.0042 in (00.069 to 0.107 mm)Oil Control0.0025 to 0.0040 in (00.064 to 0.102 mm)3-25
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