Piston & Rod Assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Ford Pickup, 1995 Ford Econoline, 1995 Ford Club Wagon, and 1995 Ford Bronco. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Ensure pistons and rods are installed in cylinder from which they were removed. Ensure indentation on piston top is positioned as shown in illustration. See Fig 1.
- Ensure numbered side of rod faces outward. See Fig 1. When installing replacement rods, ensure large-chamfered side of connecting rod bearing bore is toward crankshaft cheek, facing front of engine for right rods and rear of engine for left rods.
NOTE:
Take measurements with components at a stabilized room temperature of about 70°F (21°C).