Piston/Pin/Ring Specifications

1987 Pontiac 1000 2D Hatchback, AutomaticSECTION Piston/Pin/Ring Specifications
PISTONS, PINS, RINGS

Application In. (mm)
Piston Clearance .0017-.0027 (.043-.069)
Pins
Piston Fit .0002-.0010 (.005-.025)
Rod Fit (1) .0007-.0020 (.019-.052)
Rings
Ring No. 1
End Gap .010-.018 (.250-.460)
Side Clearance .001-.002 (.030-.068)
Ring No. 2
End Gap .008-.017 (.203-.452)
Side Clearance .001-.003 (.030-.082)
Ring No. 3
End Gap .010-.050 (.250-1.270)
Side Clearance .0003-.0085 (.009-.216)
(1) Press fit; Pin is locked in rod.
RENDER: 1.0x

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