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.
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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...