Re: [Amc-list] FW: 232 CID 3.8L

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The ring gap is guaged by the actual size of the bore as the length of the ring changes with an overbore.
One of the reasons I did not even try an answer.

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Mark Price
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1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
2004 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.7L, Quadratrc II
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From: JOE FULTON <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> There are several professional engine builders on the
> mail list so I'm a little surprised no one has
> answered your question yet.  I apologize if someone
> already has answered you, but I didn't see the reply
> so here goes.
> 
> The TSM specifies a ring gap of .010" to .020" for the
> top two rings.  The gap at the rails for the oil ring
> (no 3.) is .015" to .050".  The fact that you are
> using .040" oversize pistons should not make any
> difference.
> 
> Regards,
> Joe Fulton
> 
> --- Arnaldo Mademilia <turbofish53@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> > 
> > What is the ring gap clearance for a 1966 232CID
> > engine?When using 0.40 oversized pistons.
> >
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