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General Specifications






























NOTE: Dimensions in inches unless specified otherwise.


(2) Time required for plunger to leak down 1/8 inch of travel with 50 lb load leakdown fluid in lash adjuster.

(3) Distance in inches that front bearing is installed below front face of bearing tower.

(4) 0.002 undersize = Add 0.001 to Standard Thickness.

(5) Pin bore and crank bearing bore must be parallel and in the same vertical plane, within the specified total difference when measured at the ends of an 8 inch bar - 4 inch on each side of rod centerline.

(6) When replacing pistons, measure the cylinder bore as described under Engine/Testing and Inspection, and install the specified service piston as matched to the piston bore diameter above.