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Rings
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Metal rings that fit around a piston to seal the combustion chamber.
- engine
- piston
Ring compressor
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A tool used to compress piston rings for installation
- tool
- engine
Wire grommets
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Small rings or tubes that protect wires from damage when passing through holes or edges
- grommets
- wiring
Piston ring
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A ring that fits around a piston to seal the gap between the piston and cylinder
- engine
- piston
Piston ring gaps
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Gaps between the piston rings, which must be offset to prevent oil from entering the combustion chamber
- engine
- piston