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Piston Rings GMC Jimmy Typhoon

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Measure piston ring end gap and side clearance. If measurement is not within specification, replace piston and/or rings as necessary. See PISTONS, PINS & RINGS table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS at end of article. Install rings with mark on ring facing upward. Position ring end gaps around circumference of piston as shown. (Scheme 9)

Scheme 9

Scheme 9: Piston Rings