Piston Ring End Gap Questions

[MountainMax]

Hey guys, what would hapen if the ring end gaps was too small? would it break the rings? overheat? score up the cylinders?? just curious.

 

[daman]

Hey guys, what would hapen if the ring end gaps was too small? would it break the rings?(MABIE) overheat? score up the cylinders??(YES) just curious.

edited your post^^^

 

[MountainMax]

Thanks, anyone know what it should be for a 1980 SRX440 ?? I have abuot 11-12 thous

 

[daman]

post that Q in the vintage area.

 

[MountainMax]

Yes Sir, Right Away Sir.........

 

[Master of Faster]

I go by .004" per inch of bore for most motors. You can add a couple of thou for safety, too big won't really hurt, but too small can cause troubles. Worst case the ends of the ring can push out and get bit off by a port.

 

[daman]

Yes Sir, Right Away Sir.........

Just trying to help you out and get your Q answered....