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Old 3rd May 2005 | 12:53
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barit1
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I'm not sure of the exact number of rings per piston on a IO-360-C but usually there are both compression rings (near the top of the piston) and oil control rings (nearer the bottom).

If a bottom ring is broken it will allow more oil to cling to the cylinder walls on a downstroke. This will not show up on a compression check, but will increase oil loss.
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