Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Clean and Inspect
Piston, Connecting Rod, and BearingsCleaning and Inspection
^ Tools Required
- J 8087 Cylinder Bore Gage
Connecting Rod Cleaning Procedure
1. Clean the connecting rods in solvent.
2. Dry the connecting rods with compressed air.
Connecting Rod Inspection Procedure
1. Inspect the connecting rods for the following:
^ Signs of being twisted, bent, nicked, or cracked
^ Scratches or abrasion on the rod bearing seating surface
2. 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.