Connecting Rod: Service and Repair

Fig. 21 Piston & Rod Assembly:

Fig. 22 Piston Ring Gap Spacing:

1. Install new snap ring on one side of piston pin hole, heat piston to 140-158°F and assemble piston, pin connecting rod and snap ring.
2. Align direction of piston and connecting rod. Ensure numbers stamped on connecting rod and cap correspond to each cylinder, Fig. 21.
3. Piston skirt diameter (A) should be 3.4238-3.4242 inch standard piston, dimension (a) 0.71 inch.
4. After assembling, ensure piston swings freely.
5. Set piston rings as shown in Fig. 22.