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JoeWay · 06-01-2011, 11:59 AM

Here's a link to another technical article from one of the auto repair trade magazines. Ring gap questions come up here from time to time.

Joe

Ring Gaps

MrTube · 06-01-2011, 12:35 PM

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So now when you have low compression due to worn rings. Is the compression leaking between the ring and cylinder due to uneven wear across the entire ring? Or is it leaking through the gap due to an increased gap?

06-01-2011, 11:59 AM	#1
JoeWay Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Quincy CA Posts: 752	Ring Gap Information Here's a link to another technical article from one of the auto repair trade magazines. Ring gap questions come up here from time to time. Joe Ring Gaps __________________ 1929 Tudor since 1962 Feather River A's

06-01-2011, 12:35 PM	#2
MrTube Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,471	Re: Ring Gap Information Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) So now when you have low compression due to worn rings. Is the compression leaking between the ring and cylinder due to uneven wear across the entire ring? Or is it leaking through the gap due to an increased gap?