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BBTV 571 Engine Piston Ring
| Brand | BBTV 571 |
|---|---|
| 1st Oil Groove | 3/16 |
| 1st Oil Ring Material | Steel rail/stainless exp |
| 1st Oil Ring Surface Treatment | Chrome |
| 2nd Groove | 3/32 |
| 2nd Ring Surface Treatment | Phosphate |
| Cylinder Quantity | 8 |
| 2nd Ring Material | Grey iron |
| Top Ring Material | Grey iron |
| Engborein | 3.800 |
| Oversize | Std |
| Top Groove | 5/64 |
| Top Ring Surface Treatment | Phosphate |
| Fits | Ford and Mercury · 96 vehicles |
Standard bore fit. Built for 3.800-inch engine bores with a standard oversize specification.
Grey iron rings. Compression rings use grey iron for stable sealing and rebuild service.
Phosphate finish. Top and second rings use phosphate treatment for added surface protection.
Cross-references 252P, 256P and 1031P for the same application. See all 7.
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Engine Piston Ring Overview
This engine piston ring, part number 571, is built for classic Ford and Mercury V8 applications with a standard 3.800-inch bore. It uses grey iron top and second rings, plus a steel rail/stainless expander oil ring design for controlled sealing and oil management.
Key Features
- Standard oversize configuration for 3.800-inch bore engines
- Grey iron top ring and grey iron second ring construction
- Chrome-treated oil ring rail for improved wear resistance
- Phosphate surface treatment on the top and second rings
- Designed for 8-cylinder engine applications
Detailed Description
Part number 571 is an engine piston ring set specification for Ford and Mercury engines that require a standard bore fitment. The ring package combines a grey iron top ring, grey iron second ring, and a steel rail/stainless expander oil ring arrangement to support cylinder sealing and oil control. With phosphate-treated compression rings and a chrome-treated oil ring rail, this piston ring set is suited to rebuild work where consistent ring seating and wear resistance matter. It is listed for a wide range of Ford Mustang, Ford Falcon, and Mercury Comet applications, along with other classic Ford and Mercury models from the 1950s and 1960s.
What It Is Used For
- Restoring compression in worn cylinders
- Reducing oil consumption from ring wear
- Addressing blow-by caused by poor ring sealing
- Supporting engine rebuilds on classic Ford and Mercury V8 platforms
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify bore size, groove dimensions, and ring end gap before installation. Confirm the engine is a standard-bore 3.800-inch application and match the ring set to the correct piston groove widths: 5/64 for the top groove, 3/32 for the second groove, and 3/16 for the oil groove. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 252P, 256P) for the same application.
Quality Assurance
Use this part only after confirming the engine specification and fitment details for the intended Ford or Mercury application. Part number 571 is cataloged across multiple classic vehicle platforms, including Ford Mustang and Mercury Comet applications, to support accurate rebuild selection.
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Ford | Country Sedan | 4.3L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1965 | Ford | Country Squire | 4.3L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1965 | Ford | Custom | 4.3L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1965 | Ford | Falcon | 4.3L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1965 | Ford | Mustang | 4.3L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1965 | Ford | Ranch Wagon | 4.3L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1965 | Mercury | Caliente | 4.3L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1965 | Mercury | Comet | 4.3L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1965 | Mercury | Cyclone | 4.3L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1965 | Mercury | Villager | 4.3L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1964 | Ford | Country Sedan | 4.3L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1964 | Ford | Country Squire | 4.3L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1964 | Ford | Custom | 4.3L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1964 | Ford | Fairlane | 4.3L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1964 | Ford | Falcon | 4.3L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1964 | Ford | Galaxie | 4.3L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1964 | Ford | Mustang | 4.3L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1964 | Ford | Ranch Wagon | 4.3L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1964 | Ford | Sprint | 4.3L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1964 | Mercury | Caliente | 4.3L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1964 | Mercury | Comet | 4.3L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1964 | Mercury | Cyclone | 4.3L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1964 | Mercury | Villager | 4.3L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1963 | Ford | 300 | 4.3L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1963 | Ford | Country Sedan | 4.3L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1963 | Ford | Country Squire | 4.3L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1963 | Ford | Fairlane | 4.3L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1963 | Ford | Falcon | 4.3L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1963 | Ford | Galaxie | 4.3L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1963 | Ford | Ranch Wagon | 4.3L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1963 | Ford | Sprint | 4.3L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1963 | Mercury | Comet | 4.3L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1963 | Mercury | Country Cruiser | 4.3L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1963 | Mercury | Meteor | 4.3L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1963 | Mercury | Villager | 4.3L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1962 | Ford | Country Sedan | 4.3L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1962 | Ford | Country Squire | 4.3L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1962 | Ford | Fairlane | 4.3L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1962 | Ford | Falcon | 4.3L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1962 | Ford | Ranch Wagon | 4.3L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1962 | Mercury | Comet | 4.3L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1962 | Mercury | Meteor | 4.3L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1962 | Mercury | Villager | 4.3L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1960 | Mercury | Colony Park | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1960 | Mercury | Commuter | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1960 | Mercury | Country Cruiser | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1960 | Mercury | Montclair | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1960 | Mercury | Monterey | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1960 | Mercury | Park Lane | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1959 | Mercury | Colony Park | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1959 | Mercury | Commuter | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1959 | Mercury | Country Cruiser | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1959 | Mercury | Montclair | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1959 | Mercury | Monterey | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1959 | Mercury | Park Lane | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1959 | Mercury | Voyager | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1958 | Mercury | Colony Park | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1958 | Mercury | Commuter | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1958 | Mercury | Medalist | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1958 | Mercury | Montclair | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1958 | Mercury | Monterey | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1958 | Mercury | Park Lane | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1958 | Mercury | Voyager | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1957 | Ford | Club | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1957 | Ford | Country Sedan | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1957 | Ford | Country Squire | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1957 | Ford | Custom | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1957 | Ford | Del Rio Wagon | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1957 | Ford | Fairlane | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1957 | Ford | Ranch Wagon | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1957 | Ford | Skyliner | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1957 | Ford | Sunliner | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1957 | Ford | Thunderbird | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1957 | Ford | Victoria | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1957 | Mercury | Colony Park | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1957 | Mercury | Commuter | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1957 | Mercury | Medalist | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1957 | Mercury | Montclair | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1957 | Mercury | Monterey | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1957 | Mercury | Voyager | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1956 | Ford | Club | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1956 | Ford | Country Sedan | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1956 | Ford | Country Squire | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1956 | Ford | Customline | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1956 | Ford | Fairlane | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1956 | Ford | Mainline | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1956 | Ford | Park Lane Wagon | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1956 | Ford | Ranch Wagon | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1956 | Ford | Skyliner | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1956 | Ford | Sunliner | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1956 | Ford | Thunderbird | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1956 | Ford | Victoria | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1956 | Mercury | Custom | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1956 | Mercury | Medalist | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1956 | Mercury | Montclair | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
| 1956 | Mercury | Monterey | 5.1L | V8 | Top Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate; Weights: 1.113lb |
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