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Fitting Pistons & Rings: Installation

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  1. Install piston rings with "R" or "T" mark facing upward. Position ring gaps. See Fig 1. Apply engine oil to pistons, rings, cylinder walls, connecting rod bearings and crankpins. Install a piece of hose over connecting rod bolt threads.
  2. Using Piston Ring Compressor (J-8037), compress rings. Position piston with arrow facing crankshaft pulley. Using a hammer handle, tap piston head to install piston into cylinder.
Fig 1: Positioning Piston Ring End Gaps
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