TEO-540-C1A Engine Maintenance Manual
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TEO-540-C1A Engine Maintenance Manual
Piston Inspection Checklist for TEO-540-C1A Engine Models (Cont.)
Figure 25
Checking Piston Ring Side Clearance
Inspection Item
Findings/Corrective Action
Cylinder
1
Cylinder
2
Cylinder
3
Cylinder
4
Cylinder
5
Cylinder
6
Measure the
side clearance
between the
piston rings
and piston with
a feeler gauge
and straight
edge (Figure
25).
Top piston
compression
ring
Actual
Measurement**
SSP-1776
Second piston
compression
ring
Actual
Measurement**
SSP-1776
Piston oil ring Actual
Measurement**
SSP-1776
Measure the
piston ring gap
with feeler
gauges.
Complete the
“Piston Ring
End Gap
Check” in this
chapter.
Top piston
compression
ring
Actual
Measurement**
SSP-1776
Second piston
compression
ring
Actual
Measurement**
SSP-1776
Piston oil ring Actual
Measurement**
SSP-1776
**Compare the actual measurement against the limits in the latest revision of the
Service Table of Limits
- SSP-177
6. Replace the piston if any of the measurements are out of tolerance.