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Old 02-16-2017, 09:28 PM   #14
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Default Re: Engine lock up

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Originally Posted by supereal View Post
They must measure .008-.013, or they will seize when the engine gets hot.
The low end of that is a really tight ring gap. What I normally see on mild street engines is about .0035 to .004 per inch of bore. BUT - I always just follow the ring manufacturer's recommendations - depending on the application.
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