This document provides instructions for measuring piston ring end gaps on engines 254.9 and 256. It lists the acceptable measurement ranges for each piston ring groove on the two engines. The procedure involves inserting the piston ring into the clean cylinder barrel at a right angle and measuring the gap with a feeler gage or other tool. If a piston ring shows wear, all rings for that piston must be replaced.
This document provides instructions for measuring piston ring end gaps on engines 254.9 and 256. It lists the acceptable measurement ranges for each piston ring groove on the two engines. The procedure involves inserting the piston ring into the clean cylinder barrel at a right angle and measuring the gap with a feeler gage or other tool. If a piston ring shows wear, all rings for that piston must be replaced.
This document provides instructions for measuring piston ring end gaps on engines 254.9 and 256. It lists the acceptable measurement ranges for each piston ring groove on the two engines. The procedure involves inserting the piston ring into the clean cylinder barrel at a right angle and measuring the gap with a feeler gage or other tool. If a piston ring shows wear, all rings for that piston must be replaced.
Number Designation Engine 254 Engine 256 BE03.10-P-1002-05N Piston ring end gap Groove 1 mm 0,15…0,25 0,2...0,3 Groove 2 mm 0,8…1 0,4...0,6 Groove 3 mm 0,2…0,7 0,25...0,75
p The cylinder barrel (1) must be free from combustion residue.
False measurements can occur otherwise.
1 Insert the respective piston ring (2) in the bottom,
unworn area of the respective cylinder barrel (1) and align at a right angle to the cylinder barrel (1).
i Use a piston without piston rings (2) for alignment.
2 Measure the end gap (arrow) at the corresponding
piston ring (2). A
i Commercially available devices/tools
Feeler gage
If wear on the piston ring (2) is detected,
↓ Replace all piston rings (2) of the affected piston.