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Piston & Rod Assembly: Installation

  1. Oil the rings, piston, and cylinder bore. Install piston and rod assembly. Ensure ring gaps are set 180° apart. DO NOT  set on thrust side of piston or in line with piston pin. See Fig 1 . Ensure bearing halves are properly seated in rod and cap.
    Fig 1: Positioning Piston Ring End Gaps
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    NOTE: Ensure the ring gaps are not on the thrust side of the piston.
  2. Install ring compressor. Install piston in cylinder with notch mark on piston top toward front of engine. With piston installed, ensure rod and bearings are seated against crankshaft journal.
  3. Install rod caps to their respective piston and rod assembly. Oil jet of connecting rod should face right side of cylinder block. Install cylinder head and oil pan.
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