Cylinder Bore And Piston - Fitting

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Fig 1: Piston Measurement Location

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1 - PISTON DIAMETER

2 - 14 mm (9/16 in.)

Piston and cylinder wall must be clean and dry. Piston diameter should be measured 90 degrees to piston pin (1) about 14 mm (9/16 inch.) from the bottom of the skirt (2) as shown. See Fig 1.

Fig 2: Checking Cylinder Bore Size

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Cylinder bores should be measured halfway down the cylinder bore and transverse (measurement location B) to the engine crankshaft center line. See Fig 2. (Refer to ENGINE - SPECIFICATIONS) Correct piston to bore clearance must be established in order to assure quiet and economical operation.

NOTE: Pistons and cylinder bores should be measured at normal room temperature, 70°F (21°C).