Ring Gap Help

c wells · 07-06-2009, 12:05 PM

I have a Dart Buick Head engine i was wondering do anybody know what the piston ring gap should be.

randy wilson · 07-06-2009, 01:08 PM

0.018 with deck plate.

buzzinhalfdozen · 07-07-2009, 09:15 AM

That dimension would be based on your bore size, I've always basically follwed the ring Man. recomendations. Joe

Bub Whitaker · 07-08-2009, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by buzzinhalfdozen

That dimension would be based on your bore size, I've always basically follwed the ring Man. recomendations. Joe

Like Joe says, follow the ring man recomendations....but keep in mind they are MINIMUMS... you won't believe how big those gaps can get before you looze power...just make sure your not so close that the rings butt, Instant power loss and damage to cyls and pistons!!!

07-06-2009, 12:05 PM	#1
c wells Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 13 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ring Gap Help I have a Dart Buick Head engine i was wondering do anybody know what the piston ring gap should be.

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randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Ring Gap Help 0.018 with deck plate. __________________ don,t have one

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buzzinhalfdozen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bellevue Ohio Posts: 985 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Ring Gap Help That dimension would be based on your bore size, I've always basically follwed the ring Man. recomendations. Joe __________________ Joe Buchanan SS/BX 3117