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Piston & Rod Assembly: Installation

  1. Lightly coat cylinder bores, pistons and rings with engine oil. Ensure that ring gaps are properly spaced (see Fig 1) and install ring compressor on piston.
    Fig 1: Piston Ring Gap Spacing
    G09327822Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install each piston and rod assembly (with notch on piston head facing front of engine) in its respective bore. Guide connecting rod onto crankshaft journal while tapping piston head with hammer handle to seat connecting rod against crankshaft. Install rod caps and tighten.
    Fig 2: Piston and Connecting Rod Index Mark Locations
    G09327823Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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