Editing Pistons and rings
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===Diagram=== | ===Diagram=== | ||
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! 1 to 10!! 11 to 20 !! 21 to 30 | ! 1 to 10!! 11 to 20 !! 21 to 30 | ||
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|1. Compression Height ||11. Pin Oiler ||21. Skirt Thickness | |1. Compression Height ||11. Pin Oiler ||21. Skirt Thickness | ||
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− | |2. Crown | + | |2. Crown (Dome, Dish, Inverted Dome) ||12. Pin Span ||22. SS |
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|3. Deck ||13. Pin Tower ||23. Support Band | |3. Deck ||13. Pin Tower ||23. Support Band | ||
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|4. Dome Angle ||14. Plug Relief ||24. Tang | |4. Dome Angle ||14. Plug Relief ||24. Tang | ||
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|5. Dome Diameter ||15. Ring Band ||25. Valve Relief (VR) | |5. Dome Diameter ||15. Ring Band ||25. Valve Relief (VR) | ||
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|6. Dome Profile ||16. Ring Groove ||26. VR Angle | |6. Dome Profile ||16. Ring Groove ||26. VR Angle | ||
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|7. Dome Radius||17. Ring Land ||27. VR C/L Out | |7. Dome Radius||17. Ring Land ||27. VR C/L Out | ||
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|8. Lock Groove ||18. Ring Root ||28. VR Depth | |8. Lock Groove ||18. Ring Root ||28. VR Depth | ||
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|9. Oil Return ||19. Side Relief ||29. VR Diameter | |9. Oil Return ||19. Side Relief ||29. VR Diameter | ||
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− | |10. Pin Bore||20. Skirt ||30. VR | + | |10. Pin Bore||20. Skirt ||30. VR Stop |
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− | ==Piston | + | ==Piston designs== |
Cast pistons are fine for engines that won't see nitrous or boost. Forged pistons are a better choice if the engine will see boost or nitrous due to the added durability. There are those who say using cast pistons and nitrous/boost is acceptable. And it is- providing the tune is spot on and the engine never sees detonation. If it does, the cast pistons will be the first thing to fail, and when they go they usually damage the bore and possibly the cylinder head as well. This is because cast and hypereutectic aluminum alloys are brittle and when they fail they tend to shatter into many pieces, where a forging will generally stay in one piece, with pinched ring lands or depressed crowns, etc. | Cast pistons are fine for engines that won't see nitrous or boost. Forged pistons are a better choice if the engine will see boost or nitrous due to the added durability. There are those who say using cast pistons and nitrous/boost is acceptable. And it is- providing the tune is spot on and the engine never sees detonation. If it does, the cast pistons will be the first thing to fail, and when they go they usually damage the bore and possibly the cylinder head as well. This is because cast and hypereutectic aluminum alloys are brittle and when they fail they tend to shatter into many pieces, where a forging will generally stay in one piece, with pinched ring lands or depressed crowns, etc. | ||
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*3.14 x [radius of the dish]² x depth of the dish x 16.4 (converts cubic inches to cc) = Volume in cc | *3.14 x [radius of the dish]² x depth of the dish x 16.4 (converts cubic inches to cc) = Volume in cc | ||
**Add 2 or 3cc for the valve reliefs if they extend beyond and/or below the dish. | **Add 2 or 3cc for the valve reliefs if they extend beyond and/or below the dish. | ||
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=Rings= | =Rings= | ||
− | For descriptions of the various ring types of compression rings and their location (top or second), see [http://www.federalmogul.com/korihandbook/en/section_18.htm | + | For descriptions of the various ring types of compression rings and their location (top or second), see [http://www.federalmogul.com/korihandbook/en/section_18.htm Piston Ring Types] from the [http://www.federalmogul.com/korihandbook/en/index.htm Federal Mogul Piston Ring Handbook]. |
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+ | ==End gap clearance== | ||
+ | Ring end gap clearance has to be checked and verified or severe engine damage can result. As a general rule, because ring end butting has to be avoided at all costs, if an error is to be made it is far safer to set the end gap too wide than to have too little ring end gap. | ||
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+ | The following are general recommendations. Consult the manufacturer's instructions and use that if they vary from these recommendations. | ||
==How to square the ring in the bore== | ==How to square the ring in the bore== | ||
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==Ring end gap clearances== | ==Ring end gap clearances== | ||
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Unless otherwise instructed by the ring or piston manufacturer, a safe ring end gap clearance is: | Unless otherwise instructed by the ring or piston manufacturer, a safe ring end gap clearance is: | ||
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==KB ring gap and piston to wall clearance instructions== | ==KB ring gap and piston to wall clearance instructions== | ||
− | + | {{Note1}}The following info is for the KB Icon/FHR (Forged Head Relief) series and some KB hypereutectic pistons. Refer to manufacturer's instructions to verify these specs as revisions/redesigns may cause them to vary, and for other brands and types of pistons. | |
− | + | ;[http://www.kb-silvolite.com/icon/clearance_pop.php Suggested Piston to Wall Clearance]<nowiki>:</nowiki> | |
− | + | KB pistons can be installed tighter than other performance pistons. A close fitting piston rocks less, supports the rings better and seals the engine for maximum power. When a loose fit engine is desired the rigid skirt design of the KB piston allows the builder a choice without fear of piston damage. Seethe clearance chart below for minimum and realistic maximum loose fit clearance for KB pistons. | |
− | KB pistons can be installed tighter than other performance pistons. A close fitting piston rocks less, supports the rings better and seals the engine for maximum power. When a loose fit engine is desired the rigid skirt design of the KB piston allows the builder a choice without fear of piston damage. | + | ;Special Notice on Top Ring End Gap |
− | + | The Keith Black pistons unique thermal conductivity, ring location and varied end use requires special attention be paid to top ring end gap. KB pistons make more HP by reflecting heat energy back into the combustion process and, as a result, the top ring runs hotter and requires additional end clearance. Increasing ring end gap does not affect performance or oil control because normal end gaps are realized at operating temperatures. Failure to provide sufficient top ring end gap will cause a portion of the top ring land to break as the ring ends butt and lock tight in the cylinder. The broken piece may cause further piston or engine damage. Safe top ring end gaps can be found by multiplying the bore diameter by the appropriate ring end gap factor from the clearance chart below. | |
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+ | '''Example:''' 4" bore "Street Normally Aspirated" = 4" bore x 0.0065 = 0.026 top ring end gap. NOTE: Second ring end gaps do not need extra clearance. Dyno and track testing has shown that 34 degrees or less total ignition timing makes the best HP and time. Excessive spark advance, lean fuel mixture or too much compression for the fuel and cam used will make heat sufficient to butt piston rings with as much as .060" ring end gap. The entire top land can expand enough to contact the cylinder walls, when close to melt down temperatures are reached. | ||
<br><table border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0"> | <br><table border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0"> | ||
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<td bgcolor="#FFF8DC" rowspan="3" class="table_label_two" align="center" valign="center" width="180">'''APPLICATION'''</td> | <td bgcolor="#FFF8DC" rowspan="3" class="table_label_two" align="center" valign="center" width="180">'''APPLICATION'''</td> | ||
− | <td colspan="3" class="table_label_two" align="center">'''HYPEREUTECTIC'''</td> | + | <td bgcolor="#FFF8DC" colspan="3" class="table_label_two" align="center">'''HYPEREUTECTIC'''</td> |
− | <td bgcolor="# | + | <td bgcolor="#FFF8DC" colspan="3" class="table_label_two" align="center">'''FORGED'''</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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<td bgcolor="#FFF8DC" class="row_a" align="left"><span class="small_label">'''Street - Normally Aspirated'''</span></td> | <td bgcolor="#FFF8DC" class="row_a" align="left"><span class="small_label">'''Street - Normally Aspirated'''</span></td> | ||
<td class="row_b" align="center">0.0065"</td> | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0065"</td> | ||
− | <td bgcolor= class="row_a" align="center">0.0015" - 0.0020"</td> | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0015" - 0.0020"</td> |
<td class="row_b" align="center">0.0020" - 0.0025"</td> | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0020" - 0.0025"</td> | ||
− | <td bgcolor="# | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0040"</td> |
− | <td | + | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0035" - 0.0045"</td> |
− | <td bgcolor="# | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0045" - 0.0055"</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr> | <tr> | ||
<td bgcolor="#FFF8DC" class="row_a" align="left"><span class="small_label">'''Street - Towing'''</span></td> | <td bgcolor="#FFF8DC" class="row_a" align="left"><span class="small_label">'''Street - Towing'''</span></td> | ||
<td class="row_b" align="center">0.0080"</td> | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0080"</td> | ||
− | <td bgcolor= class="row_a" align="center">0.0015" - 0.0020"</td> | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0015" - 0.0020"</td> |
<td class="row_b" align="center">0.0020" - 0.0025"</td> | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0020" - 0.0025"</td> | ||
− | <td bgcolor="# | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0045"</td> |
− | <td | + | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0040" - 00.0050"</td> |
− | <td bgcolor="# | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0050" - 0.0060"</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr> | <tr> | ||
<td bgcolor="#FFF8DC" class="row_a" align="left"><span class="small_label">'''Street - Nitrous or Supercharged'''</span></td> | <td bgcolor="#FFF8DC" class="row_a" align="left"><span class="small_label">'''Street - Nitrous or Supercharged'''</span></td> | ||
<td class="row_b" align="center">0.0080"</td> | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0080"</td> | ||
− | <td bgcolor= class="row_a" align="center">0.0020" - 0.0025"</td> | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0020" - 0.0025"</td> |
<td class="row_b" align="center">0.0025" - 0.0035"</td> | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0025" - 0.0035"</td> | ||
− | <td bgcolor="# | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0050"</td> |
− | <td | + | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0045" - 0.0055"</td> |
− | <td bgcolor="# | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0055" - 0.0065"</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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<td bgcolor="#FFF8DC" class="row_a" align="left"><span class="small_label">'''Circle Track -<br> 2 BBL or Restrictor Plate Gasoline'''</span></td> | <td bgcolor="#FFF8DC" class="row_a" align="left"><span class="small_label">'''Circle Track -<br> 2 BBL or Restrictor Plate Gasoline'''</span></td> | ||
<td class="row_b" align="center">0.0070"</td> | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0070"</td> | ||
− | <td bgcolor= class="row_a" align="center">0.0015" - 0.0045"</td> | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0015" - 0.0045"</td> |
<td class="row_b" align="center">0.0020" - 0.0050"</td> | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0020" - 0.0050"</td> | ||
− | <td bgcolor="# | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0040"</td> |
− | <td | + | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0040" - 0.0050"</td> |
− | <td bgcolor="# | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0055" - 0.0065"</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr> | <tr> | ||
<td bgcolor="#FFF8DC" class="row_a" align="left"><span class="small_label">'''Circle Track - Unrestricted'''</span></td> | <td bgcolor="#FFF8DC" class="row_a" align="left"><span class="small_label">'''Circle Track - Unrestricted'''</span></td> | ||
<td class="row_b" align="center">0.0080"</td> | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0080"</td> | ||
− | <td bgcolor= class="row_a" align="center">0.0025" - 0.0045"</td> | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0025" - 0.0045"</td> |
<td class="row_b" align="center">0.0030" - 0.0045"</td> | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0030" - 0.0045"</td> | ||
− | <td bgcolor="# | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0040"</td> |
− | <td | + | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0045" - 0.0065"</td> |
− | <td bgcolor="# | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0055" - 0.0075"</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr> | <tr> | ||
<td bgcolor="#FFF8DC" class="row_a" align="left"><span class="small_label">'''Circle Track - Alcohol Injection'''</span></td> | <td bgcolor="#FFF8DC" class="row_a" align="left"><span class="small_label">'''Circle Track - Alcohol Injection'''</span></td> | ||
<td class="row_b" align="center">0.0060"</td> | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0060"</td> | ||
− | <td bgcolor= class="row_a" align="center">0.0025" - 0.0045"</td> | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0025" - 0.0045"</td> |
<td class="row_b" align="center">0.0025" - 0.0050"</td> | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0025" - 0.0050"</td> | ||
− | <td bgcolor="# | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0040"</td> |
− | <td | + | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0045" - 0.0065"</td> |
− | <td bgcolor="# | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0055" - 0.0075"</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr> | <tr> | ||
− | <td bgcolor="#FFF8DC" class="row_a" align="left"><span class="small_label">'''Circle Track - | + | <td bgcolor="#FFF8DC" class="row_a" align="left"><span class="small_label">'''Circle Track - Carbureted Alcohol'''</span></td> |
<td class="row_b" align="center">0.0080"</td> | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0080"</td> | ||
− | <td bgcolor=" class="row_a" align="center">0.0030" - 0.0045"</td> | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0030" - 0.0045"</td> |
<td class="row_b" align="center">0.0030" - 0.0050"</td> | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0030" - 0.0050"</td> | ||
− | <td bgcolor="# | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0045"</td> |
− | <td | + | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0050" - 0.0070"</td> |
− | <td bgcolor="# | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0060" - 0.0080"</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr> | <tr> | ||
− | <td bgcolor="#FFF8DC" class="row_a" align="left"><span class="small_label">'''Drag - | + | <td bgcolor="#FFF8DC" class="row_a" align="left"><span class="small_label">'''Drag - Gasoline'''</span></td> |
<td class="row_b" align="center">0.0075"</td> | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0075"</td> | ||
− | <td bgcolor= class="row_a" align="center">0.0015" - 0.0045"</td> | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0015" - 0.0045"</td> |
<td class="row_b" align="center">0.0020" - 0.0045"</td> | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0020" - 0.0045"</td> | ||
− | <td bgcolor="# | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0040"</td> |
− | <td | + | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0050" - 0.0070"</td> |
− | <td bgcolor="# | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0060" - 0.0080"</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr> | <tr> | ||
− | <td bgcolor="#FFF8DC" class="row_a" align="left"><span class="small_label">'''Drag - | + | <td bgcolor="#FFF8DC" class="row_a" align="left"><span class="small_label">'''Drag - Alcohol'''</span></td> |
<td class="row_b" align="center">0.0065"</td> | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0065"</td> | ||
− | <td bgcolor= class="row_a" align="center">0.0015" - 0.0045"</td> | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0015" - 0.0045"</td> |
<td class="row_b" align="center">0.0020" - 0.0045"</td> | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0020" - 0.0045"</td> | ||
− | <td bgcolor="# | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0040"</td> |
− | <td | + | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0040" - 0.0070"</td> |
− | <td bgcolor="# | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0050" - 0.0080"</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr> | <tr> | ||
<td bgcolor="#FFF8DC" class="row_a" align="left"><span class="small_label">'''Drag - Supercharged or Nitrous Gasoline'''</span></td> | <td bgcolor="#FFF8DC" class="row_a" align="left"><span class="small_label">'''Drag - Supercharged or Nitrous Gasoline'''</span></td> | ||
<td class="row_b" align="center">0.0095"</td> | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0095"</td> | ||
− | <td bgcolor= class="row_a" align="center">0.0020" - 0.0045"</td> | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0020" - 0.0045"</td> |
<td class="row_b" align="center">0.0025" - 0.0050"</td> | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0025" - 0.0050"</td> | ||
− | <td bgcolor="# | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0050"</td> |
− | <td | + | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0060" - 0.0090"</td> |
− | <td bgcolor="# | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0070" - 0.0100"</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr> | <tr> | ||
<td bgcolor="#FFF8DC" class="row_a" align="left"><span class="small_label">'''Drag - Supercharged Alcohol'''</span></td> | <td bgcolor="#FFF8DC" class="row_a" align="left"><span class="small_label">'''Drag - Supercharged Alcohol'''</span></td> | ||
<td class="row_b" align="center">0.0085"</td> | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0085"</td> | ||
− | <td bgcolor= class="row_a" align="center">0.0015" - 0.0045"</td> | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0015" - 0.0045"</td> |
<td class="row_b" align="center">0.0025" - 0.0045"</td> | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0025" - 0.0045"</td> | ||
− | <td bgcolor="# | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0050"</td> |
− | <td | + | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0050" - 0.0070"</td> |
− | <td bgcolor="# | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0060" - 0.0080"</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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<td bgcolor="#FFF8DC" class="row_a" align="left"><span class="small_label">'''Drag - Supercharged Fuel'''</span></td> | <td bgcolor="#FFF8DC" class="row_a" align="left"><span class="small_label">'''Drag - Supercharged Fuel'''</span></td> | ||
<td class="row_b" align="center">0.0115"</td> | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0115"</td> | ||
− | <td bgcolor= class="row_a" align="center">0.0030" - 0.0050"</td> | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0030" - 0.0050"</td> |
<td class="row_b" align="center">0.0035" - 0.0055"</td> | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0035" - 0.0055"</td> | ||
− | <td bgcolor="# | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0060"</td> |
− | <td | + | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0070" - 0.0100"</td> |
− | <td bgcolor="# | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0080" - 0.0110"</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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<td bgcolor="#FFF8DC" class="row_a" align="left"><span class="small_label">'''Marine - Normally Aspirated'''</span></td> | <td bgcolor="#FFF8DC" class="row_a" align="left"><span class="small_label">'''Marine - Normally Aspirated'''</span></td> | ||
<td class="row_b" align="center">0.0080"</td> | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0080"</td> | ||
− | <td bgcolor= class="row_a" align="center">0.0030" - 0.0045"</td> | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0030" - 0.0045"</td> |
<td class="row_b" align="center">0.0035" - 0.0050"</td> | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0035" - 0.0050"</td> | ||
− | <td bgcolor="# | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0040"</td> |
− | <td | + | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0045" - 0.0060"</td> |
− | <td bgcolor="# | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0055" - 0.0070"</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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<td bgcolor="#FFF8DC" class="row_a" align="left"><span class="small_label">'''Marine - Supercharged'''</span></td> | <td bgcolor="#FFF8DC" class="row_a" align="left"><span class="small_label">'''Marine - Supercharged'''</span></td> | ||
<td class="row_b" align="center">0.0090"</td> | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0090"</td> | ||
− | <td bgcolor= class="row_a" align="center">0.0030" - 0.0045"</td> | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0030" - 0.0045"</td> |
<td class="row_b" align="center">0.0035" - 0.0050"</td> | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0035" - 0.0050"</td> | ||
− | <td bgcolor="# | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0045"</td> |
− | <td | + | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0055" - 0.0070"</td> |
− | <td bgcolor="# | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0065" - 0.0080"</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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<td bgcolor="#FFF8DC" class="row_a" align="left"><span class="small_label">'''Air Cooled Baja'''</span></td> | <td bgcolor="#FFF8DC" class="row_a" align="left"><span class="small_label">'''Air Cooled Baja'''</span></td> | ||
<td class="row_b" align="center">0.0075"</td> | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0075"</td> | ||
− | <td bgcolor= class="row_a" align="center">0.0030" - 0.0045"</td> | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0030" - 0.0045"</td> |
<td class="row_b" align="center">0.0035" - 0.0050"</td> | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0035" - 0.0050"</td> | ||
− | <td bgcolor="# | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0040"</td> |
− | <td | + | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0050" - 0.0070"</td> |
− | <td bgcolor="# | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0060" - 0.0080"</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr> | <tr> | ||
<td bgcolor="#FFF8DC" class="row_a" align="left"><span class="small_label">'''Propane'''</span></td> | <td bgcolor="#FFF8DC" class="row_a" align="left"><span class="small_label">'''Propane'''</span></td> | ||
<td class="row_b" align="center">0.0065"</td> | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0065"</td> | ||
− | <td bgcolor= class="row_a" align="center">0.0015" - 0.0045"</td> | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0015" - 0.0045"</td> |
<td class="row_b" align="center">0.0020" - 0.0045"</td> | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0020" - 0.0045"</td> | ||
− | <td bgcolor="# | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0040"</td> |
− | <td | + | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0035" - 0.0070"</td> |
− | <td bgcolor="# | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0045" - 0.0080"</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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<td bgcolor="#FFF8DC" class="row_a" align="left"><span class="small_label">'''Monster Truck or Mudbog - Supercharged '''</span></td> | <td bgcolor="#FFF8DC" class="row_a" align="left"><span class="small_label">'''Monster Truck or Mudbog - Supercharged '''</span></td> | ||
<td class="row_b" align="center">0.0090"</td> | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0090"</td> | ||
− | <td bgcolor= class="row_a" align="center">0.0025" - 0.0045"</td> | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0025" - 0.0045"</td> |
<td class="row_b" align="center">0.0030" - 0.0050"</td> | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0030" - 0.0050"</td> | ||
− | <td bgcolor="# | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0060"</td> |
− | <td | + | <td class="row_b" align="center">0.0080" - 0.0100"</td> |
− | <td bgcolor="# | + | <td bgcolor="#dddddd" class="row_a" align="center">0.0090" - 0.0110"</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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===Metric rings=== | ===Metric rings=== | ||
− | + | And if that wasn't enough, there were metric rings (2mm x 1.5mm x 4mm) used from about 1992 to 2002 when the Vortec bowed out. If you have access to the vehicle VIN and the original engine is still there, the metric ring engine is VIN '''P'''. There may be other VIN's that use metric rings so this has to be checked, regardless. | |
==BBC oil ring depth== | ==BBC oil ring depth== | ||
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[[File:PISTON RING END GAP LOCATION.jpg]] | [[File:PISTON RING END GAP LOCATION.jpg]] | ||
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