PISTON CONSTRUCTION [AJ (3.0L Duratec)]


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Construction

• High-heat strengthened aluminum alloy has been adopted on the pistons for excellent thermal conductivity.
• The piston skirt is coated with molybdenum to improve durability.
• Offset pistons have been adopted to reduce piston slapping noise.
• Front mark has been adopted on the upper surface of the piston to prevent mis-assembly of the front/back.
• A full-floating type connection has been adopted on the the piston and connecting rod connection.

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Offset
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Piston pin center
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Cylinder bore center