Piston ring gap

[skiracer]

How far out can the gap be for a 250 motor?
Book says .018, I have .023.

1976 MC 5 Original Owner
1976 Penton 175 XC

[JP Morgen]

Not a big concern, more important is piston to cylinder clearance.

[skiracer]

Thanks JP!  Piston is nice and tight; well within the measurements shown in the book.

quote:Originally posted by JP Morgen

Not a big concern, more important is piston to cylinder clearance.

1976 MC 5 Original Owner
1976 Penton 175 XC