The tested ring is new and tested at the bottom of the cylinder. Here are the results of all 3 rings at 1/4 inch from the top:
Cylinder 1:
Oil ring: .026 or .65mm
Second ring: .026 or .65mm
Top ring: .024 or .60mm
Cylinder 2:
Oil ring: .028 or .70mm
Second ring: .026 or .65mm
Top ring: .026 or .65mm
Old rings, cylinder 2:
Oil ring: .028 or .70mm
Second ring: .026 or .65mm
Top ring: .026 or .65mm
G-Man wrote:Are you using a new ring or a worn one?
Those figures are 0.15-0.35mm with a repair limit of 0.8mm
Max wear is normally at the top. Try the bottom and compare the two.
G
Brickyard wrote:Honda says ".15 - .35" for "second top ring" gap!?!? I'm obviously reading wrong, but if not, I'm screwed! My left good cylinder, after deglazing, peaked at .020 or .5mm gap size. Both gaps were measured with the top ring.