89 85hp Force ring gap clearance

[greenoil]

Does anyone know the piston ring gap clearance for my engine. It is an 89 85HP force 856x9h. Putting new wiseco piston in and just want to make sure that it is tight enough.
-Shawn-

 

[greenoil]

Re: 89 85hp Force ring gap clearance

Clymer says:
1984-1989B - 0.006-0.016
1989C-1995
Top ring - 0.010 - 0.020
Bottom Ring - 0.006 - 0.016

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: 89 85hp Force ring gap clearance

You need not worry with the Wiseco piston. I have never had one that was too tight. However, the guy that does my boring is an ace--so the bore is right on spec. When you see the Wiseco rings, you should appreciate good engineering. Note the way they are pinned in the piston--very nice!