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Disassembly and Assembly

Fig. 22 Piston Measurements:




Fig. 23 Piston Ring Installation:




Fig. 24 Piston Ring Installation:




Fig. 25 Ring End Gap Orientation:






When installing piston and rod assemblies notch in piston top must point toward front of engine.

Refer to Fig. 22 through 25 for piston measurements and ring installation.