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Piston: Service and Repair

Fig. 28 Piston & Piston Ring Assembly:





Pistons and rings are available in standard size and oversizes of 0.010,0.020, 0.030 and 0.039 inch, Fig. 28. Oversized pins are not available. Ensure each piston and rod is installed in the same cylinder bore as removed.

Assemble piston to rod so indented arrow on piston and embossed numeral on rod are facing upward when piston is held horizontally. Keep all components such as connecting rods caps and bearings, in proper order for installation.