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Old 07-18-2020, 06:31 PM   #2
Brian
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Default Re: Piston ring top and 2nd. Up or down groove

Rings with inside groove are top rings, Fit with groove facing up. Idea is that compression gets behind groove and aids in forming a seal
Rings with outside groove are 2nd rings, Fit with groove toward skirt of piston. Acts as a semi scraper
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