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Piston & Rod Assembly: Removal

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  1. Mark cylinder number on crown of each piston. If necessary, mark arrows pointing toward front of block on piston crowns. Remove rod cap bolts and push piston out top of cylinder using wooden hammer handle.
  2. If ridge at top of cylinder prevents piston removal, use ridge reamer prior to further disassembly. DO NOT  force piston out of cylinder. Mark rods and bearing caps for proper installation.
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