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Pistons & Rod Assembly

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Ensure pistons and rods are installed in their original cylinder. Ensure notch on piston top faces forward, and numbered side of rod faces outward. See Fig 1. Check side play of connecting rod. See CONNECTING RODS  table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS.

Fig 1: Positioning Piston & Rod
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