Explain the importance of proper piston to cylinder clearance.

What will be an ideal response?


If the clearance between the piston and cylinder is too small the piston will seize in the bore. If the clearance is too large the piston will rock in the bore and eventually break the skirt. Also the ring will not seal very well.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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