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Piston Diameter and Clearance









NOTE: There are two standard-size pistons (No letter or A, and B). The letter is stamped on the top of the piston. Letters are also stamped on the cylinder block as cylinder bore sizes.

Oversize Piston Diameter
0.25: 90.230 - 90.240 mm (3.5524 - 3.5527 inch)
0.50: 90.480 - 90.490 mm (3.5622 - 3.5626 inch)







Piston-to-Block Clearance
Standard (New): 0.02 - 0.04 mm (0.001 - 0.002 inch)
Service Limit: 0.08 mm (0.003 inch)