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Old 07-26-2017, 01:18 PM
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What is the stock ring gap measurement for a 2002 Polaris scrambler 90? Also the cylinder wall clearance, is it
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Manual shows piston to cylinder clearance between .00118-.00197 (.03mm - .05mm) on average. .0047 is service limit called for.
Ring end gap just shows max allowable range,but normal gap I've found on Polaris replacement piston and ring end gap between .010-.016 in most cases. Depends on if oem or after market piston and rings are used.
"Piston Ring Installed Gap"
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.030(0.75 mm)

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They are aftermarket made by Niche Ind. But When I called them they told me they did not know I have to check with the oem specs for my machine. They sent no papers with the product so I am assuming they make them to those specs. Thanks for your help.
 
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Originally Posted by Tlkid
They are aftermarket made by Niche Ind. But When I called them they told me they did not know I have to check with the oem specs for my machine. They sent no papers with the product so I am assuming they make them to those specs. Thanks for your help.
They take a lot of the same info or lack of from the manuals I guess.
 



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