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What causes the piston ring groove clearance to widen in service?
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∙ 10y ago
As the piston moves up and down in the cylinder it also moves the piston rings up and down in the grooves. With the rings moving up and down it gradually increases the side clearence. Material is taken off from both the piston groove and the ring.
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∙ 10y ago
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