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Connecting Rod: Service and Repair


Fig. 29 Piston Assembly:






Assemble the piston and connecting rod by aligning the mark on top of the piston with the front of the engine. Assemble connecting rod to the piston with the bearing tang slots directed toward the exhaust manifold, Fig. 29.