| Also known as | 68-259 |
| Diagram | CRANKSHAFT |
| Subsystem | engine bottom |
| Listed in parts books | Not catalogued by year yet |
Piston ring — scraper
A scraper-type piston ring for the crankshaft/piston assembly, listed in Triumph parts books from 1969 to 1972.
68-0259 is a scraper-type piston ring listed in the crankshaft and pistons section of the parts books, covering catalog years 1969 through 1972. A scraper ring's job is to control oil on the cylinder wall, wiping excess lubricant back down as the piston travels so it doesn't end up burning in the combustion chamber.
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This one is a Triumph part per our records, and it shows up under a few closely related number forms in different catalog listings, but the physical part is the same. Beyond that, our catalog entry is brief on further detail.
If you're rebuilding a top end and need to match ring sizes to your bore, give the shop a call and we'll confirm which piston and ring set goes with your engine before you order.
We've never carried this one. Tell us what you're after and we'll go looking — you'll get a price and photos before you commit to anything.
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