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Piston and Connecting Rod

INSPECTION





Fig. 83

Check the crankshaft connecting rod journal for excessive wear, taper and scoring.

Check the cylinder block bore for out-of-round, taper, scoring and scuffing.

Check the pistons for taper and elliptical shape before they are fitted into the cylinder bore (Fig. 83).





PISTON MEASUREMENT CHART