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 13-59

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