Piston & Rod Assembly: Installation
- Before installing piston and rod assembly, ensure ring gaps are properly spaced. See Fig 1. Lightly coat pistons, rings and cylinder walls with engine oil. Install rod bearings in rod and cap, and lubricate with engine oil.
- Compress piston rings with ring compressor. Do not allow ring position to change. Cover rod bolts with rubber hose. Install piston and rod assembly into cylinder bore, with bearing tang slots facing away from camshaft. Install and tighten rod cap.
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