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GENERAL SUPPORT
13-8.
Pistons,
ASSEMBLY
TM 10-3930-643-34
ENGINE, FUEL, EXHAUST AND COOLING MAINTENANCE.
Connecting Rods and Connecting Rod Bearings. (Sheet 11 of 12)
39.
Avoid striking cylinder sleeve
with connecting
rod
when
installing pistons. Failure to
follow this procedure will result
in damage to the cylinder sleeve.
Using piston ring compressor, insert
through the top of the cylinder head
to compress ring as you install
piston (5).
The numbers on the rod
must face away from
the camshaft.
The valve depression on the top of
piston (5) must
face toward the
camshaft.
INSTALLATION
40.
Coat two bearing halves (3) with moly
lube.
Install bearing half (3) on
connecting
rod (4) in
lower
crankcase.
41.
Using a
wood punch,
tap
down
connecting rod (4) and piston
(5)
onto
crankshaft.
Make
sure
connecting rod (4) does
not
nick,
scratch or damage crankshaft.
42. Position bearing half (3) and cap (2)
on connecting rod (4).
NOTE
If bolts (1) are being replaced,
it will be necessary to repeat
step 43, three times.
New bolts
need to be loosened and re-
torqued three times.
This only
applies to new bolts.
43.
Using a 5/8 socket and torque
wrench, install two bolts
(1).
Tighten to 60 lb-ft, then 130 lb-ft.
Turn crankshaft and check tightening.
Go to sheet 12
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