Piston: Service and Repair

Fig. 13 Piston & Piston Ring End Gap Positioning:

Assemble piston to rod and install into cylinder block. Install with depression on top of piston toward outside of engine, Fig. 13. Install connecting rod bearing with tang slots positioned on side opposite camshaft.

PISTON & RINGS
Pistons are available in standard sizes and oversize of .030 inch. Rings are available in standard sizes and oversize of .030 inch. When installing piston rings, stagger piston rings as shown in Fig. 13.

MAIN & ROD BEARINGS
Main bearings are available in standard sizes and undersizes of .005 and .010 inch. Rod bearings are available in standard sizes and undersizes of .010 and .020 inch.