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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 and install ring compressor on piston. See Fig 1.
    Fig 1: Piston Ring Gap Spacing
    G09328309Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install each piston and rod assembly (with notch on piston head facing front of engine) in its respective bore. See Fig 2. Guide connecting rod onto crankshaft journal while tapping piston head with wooden hammer handle to seat connecting rod against crankshaft. Install rod caps and tighten. Check bearing clearance and connecting rod side clearance.
    Fig 2: Piston And Connecting Rod Index Mark Locations
    G09328310Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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