Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Clean and Inspect

Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearings Cleaning and Inspection

^ Tools Required
- J 8087 Cylinder Bore Gage

Connecting Rod Cleaning Procedure
^ Clean the connecting rods in solvent.
^ Dry the connecting rods with compressed air.

Connecting Rod Inspection Procedure
^ Inspect the connecting rods for the following:
- Signs of being twisted, bent, nicked, or cracked
- Scratches or abrasion on the rod bearing seating surface
^ If the connecting rod bores contain minor scratches or abrasions, clean the bores in a circular direction with a light emery paper. DO NOT scrape the rod or rod cap.