Ring Size

[Guest]

Wow I am finding this site to be somewhat unfriendly like
The info the op asked for is not in the book that I can see. He is asking for the width not the thickness of the rings.

Op if I had a set of rings I would measure them for ya.
be careful with rings you buy because different ring manufactures require different grit honing stones. So find out what grit stones you need for the rings you plan on buying

 

[rustybronco]

Wow I am finding this site to be somewhat unfriendly like

On the contrary, it's quite helpful and friendly in my opinion.

 

[Nessism]

I've deleted my other responses in this thread and will exit with this...

The required ring thickness and width can be surmised by measuring a piston.

Measure the ring groove height and depth using an appropriate micrometer with accuracy down to .0001". Calipers will not get it here. Subtract off .0010 - .0020" from the ring land height you measured and that will determine the ring thickness you need.

As for ring depth, take the piston land groove depth you measured and subtract off .005" and use that result to determine the maximum ring width. You can go thinner, but not thicker.

Consider that OEM piston ring sets are still available from Suzuki for $126 USD. These are high quality pieces that eliminate all guess work out of ring selection. The OEM top ring is chrome plated, so compare specs to any aftermarket rings you may find that are cheaper. There are countless posts in the archives where members here have wasted money on aftermarket gaskets only to come down with leaks. Something else to consider as you get ready to button up the engine. OEM parts cost more sometimes, but there is less gnashing of teeth in the long run.

I am now officially done with posting in newbie threads.

Good luck.

 

[GregT]

Again - some clarification. Yes, what Nessism says is correct - measuring a piston will give the required information.
The OP made the point in his original post he did not have immediate access to a piston.

The resistance from some people on here to using other than genuine OE parts can be a difficult hurdle to overcome.
Recently here in NZ I was able to offer help and advice to a young American living here. One of the first comments he made to me was that compared to the US the price of genuine parts was astronomical...

The internet has helped here but exchange rates and shippers who gouge on freight costs make finding alternative solutions a viable option.
It would appear that these factors are having an effect within the US as well.

Good luck to the OP with finding alternative rings - but I'd doubt if he'll post his results here.

 

[Guest]

His last post was his last visit, doubt if he'll be back.

 

[mavrik]

First I am sorry this has caused a **** storm... and thank to the guys who saw it my way...I just came here for a simple answer to a simple question... you know all this about how I worded my question and spoon fed is childish... If you have some sort of question etiquette and if its not followed you don't answer the question... then I guess I came to the wrong place... it's to bad because this forum could be a great place for guy who really need help... I will find my answer another way... buy I'm sure there are a lot of guys who come here and really don't know anything about mechanics and who are you to judge them they are trying... just give them the answer to their question... there are no dumb questions and maybe to should look at it like there are no simple questions... why would you judge what is a simple question and what is a legitimate question just answer them all... and your right I won't be back... it looks to me like this forum has lost it's way... that's really to bad because I'm sure there are a lot of knowledgeable guy here who are a real asset to the forum...