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Removal & Installation

  1. Check piston pins for damage, cracks, wear or distortion. Measure connecting rod bushing-to-piston pin clearance. Standard outer diameter of piston pin is .8265-.8268" (20.992-21.000 mm).
  2. Check piston pin-to-connecting rod bushing bore clearance. See PISTONS, PINS & RINGS SPECIFICATIONS  table.
  3. To remove bushing from connecting rod, use Bushing Remover/Replacer (499037000) and an arbor press. Ream bushing to fit standard pin.
  4. To replace bushing, coat with oil and press bushing into position. Drill two .12" (3.0 mm) oiling holes in bushing and ream bushing bore. Standard bushing bore measurement is .8268-.8274" (21.00-21.016 mm). After installation, ream and clean bushing to remove chips.
  5. Check piston bore-to-piston pin clearance. See PISTONS, PINS & RINGS SPECIFICATIONS  table. Piston pin is a thumb push fit at 68°F (20°C).
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