Piston Inspection

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Special Tool(s)

Fig 1: Piston Inspection (Special Tool)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: Do not use a caustic cleaning solution or a wire brush to clean the pistons or damage can occur.

Clean and inspect the (1) ring lands, (2) skirts, (3) pin bosses, and the (4) tops of the pistons. If wear marks, scores or glazing is found on the piston skirt, check for a bent or twisted connecting rod.

Fig 2: Cleaning And Inspecting Ring Lands, Skirts, Pin Bosses
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Use the Piston Ring Groove Scraper to clean the piston ring grooves.
- Make sure the oil ring holes are clean.

Fig 3: Cleaning Piston Ring Groove

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.