Usage Of Pistons With Rectangular Rings
Usage:
D346, D348, D349 Industrial And Marine Engines
Reference: Engine News, July 6, 1983, the article "Piston for Rectangular Rings Available Again" tells about the use and applications for pistons with rectangular piston rings. More information is available about the applications in which these parts can be used. Use of the pistons with rectangular rings must be limited to applications where the horsepower is not above that which is shown in the chart.
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