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    Tangential Weight on Piston Rings

    Found the info in the SAE J1589. It is now also covered in ISO 6621-2. The SAE is available but has been superceeded by by the ISO. Thanks again!
  2. PyrateODoc

    Tangential Weight on Piston Rings

    Thanks, Ivymike. This makes sense because also on the drawing it states, "22.0 - 28.0 lb load (applied at 'X' and taken up at 'Y') required to close assembly to specified end clearance". I know you don't have the drawing, but "X" & "Y" are shown located at the gap of the ring on the print. I...
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    Tangential Weight on Piston Rings

    I am a quality assurance specialist who is not familiar with a new item I am checking. The item is a diesel engine piston ring which uses a compression spring on the inner diameter of the ring. I have a drawing requirement that states, "Tangential weight when closed to 5.750 gage dia shall be...
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