Piston: Description and Operation
PISTON & CONNECTING RODDESCRIPTION
The pistons are made of a cast aluminum alloy. The pistons have full floating pins attached to forged steel connecting rods. The pistons pin is offset 1 mm (0.0394 inch) towards the thrust side of the piston. The connecting rods are a cracked cap design and are not repairable. Hex head cap screws are used to provide alignment and durability in the assembly. The connecting rod has an oil squirt hole to provide extra cylinder wall lubrication. The pistons and connecting rods are serviced as an assembly.