Piston Ring Gap Alignment?

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Ramrider77

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Hello: Does anyone know Exact Way,that the piston end gaps go? Toward the Exhaust port,
or the intake? i had a mark on the darn thing, & washed it off!! One person said toward intake,
but on other motor he had it was on the exhaust? So now im not sure!!zpt

Thank you kindly!! R.R.
 

bairdco

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no matter what anyone says, since every manufacturers specs vary a bit, make sure the gap isn't facing a port opening. if it is, the ring could hang up on the port and snap.

it should be pretty simple to eyeball it.