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Piston & Rod Assembly

  1. Remove oil pan and cylinder head as previously outlined. Remove oil pump. See OIL PUMP . Remove nuts from connecting rods and remove rod caps. Push piston and rod assembly up and out through top.
  2. To install, compress piston rings with a suitable ring compressor. Pistons must be installed with number stamped on connecting rod and rod cap facing away from auxiliary shaft.
  3. Tighten rod nuts to specifications. Install remaining components as previously outlined.
Fig 1: Piston & Connecting Rod Assembly Showing Identification Class Numbers
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