{"product_id":"bbtv-696-engine-piston-ring","title":"BBTV 696 Engine Piston Ring","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEngine piston ring for classic V8 applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis engine piston ring, part number 696, is specified for a wide range of classic Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Jeep, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and Lincoln applications. It is sized for standard bore use and matches the listed groove dimensions for direct engine rebuild work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number 696 for engine rebuild and overhaul applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard bore sizing at 3.800 in. \/ 96.52 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop groove width of 5\/64 in. with 1st oil groove at 3\/16 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2nd groove width of 5\/64 in. for listed fitments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 8-cylinder engine configurations shown in the fitment data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed fitment and application\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompatible with a broad set of vintage GM and Jeep platforms, this piston ring is listed for models such as the Buick LeSabre, Buick Electra, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Pontiac Bonneville, and Jeep Wagoneer. The part number 696 is tied to standard bore engines and the groove dimensions shown in the product data, making it a practical choice for engine service where ring sizing must match the cylinder specification exactly. This part cross-references Continental 50009 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat this part helps address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompression loss from worn or out-of-spec piston rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil control issues caused by ring wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcessive blow-by in aging engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRebuild needs where standard bore dimensions are required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroove mismatch during engine overhaul work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation notes and quality assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify bore size, ring groove dimensions, and engine configuration before installation. This part is listed for standard bore use and should be matched to the cylinder and piston specifications during assembly. Part number 696 is cataloged with fitment data across multiple classic vehicle platforms, including Buick, Oldsmobile, and Jeep applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BBTV","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53669307416757,"sku":"BBTV-696","price":163.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/HA_696_Fro.jpg?v=1793687056","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/bbtv-696-engine-piston-ring","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}