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Piston & Rod Assembly: Installation

  1. Properly position rings on piston. See Fig 1. Ensure notch in top of piston is toward front of engine.
    Fig 1: Aligning Piston Rings
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  2. Check connecting rod side clearance. Connecting rod side clearance must be within specification. See ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS . Ensure crankshaft turns smoothly.