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77Galaxie

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460 ford ring gap
« on: April 23, 2016, 05:14:44 PM »
What would be the proper ring gap for a 60 over piston rings? Attached are the Pistons I'm using.


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Redeye1620

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Re: 460 ford ring gap
« Reply #1 on: April 24, 2016, 04:59:15 AM »
Ring gap is determined by the piston manufacturer.  Contact them for their specs.  FYI, I just completed my 460 build yesterday.  Lots of good info here.

http://www.vintagejetboats.com/showthread.php?10648-Going-to-freshen-the-CV23-s-engine
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tamsone6

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Re: 460 ford ring gap
« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2016, 08:40:44 AM »
It also can depend on the engine, blower, nitrous, etc..

I used .0050 x bore size for my top ring and .0055 x bore size for the second ring. I ran Hastings moly rings and it's just an n/a deal. Also remember to measure the side clearance, and back clearance as well to make sure everything is fitting right.


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