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JE Pistons & Ring Gaps on Zetec Engine

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Old 18-04-2009, 06:50 PM
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Default JE Pistons & Ring Gaps on Zetec Engine

hi all i have a set of je pistons to put in my focus rs engine! the block has been honed to the correct bore size and is all ready to go! know how check the ring gaps just need to know if anyone knows what they should be set to on this type of engine and also if they are out how do you adjust? thanks in advance

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the ring manufacturer will give you a spec depending on the power you are running. You then place them in the bore, and file them to the desired clearance.

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