76.02 mm (2.9929 in)
Checking the piston
These pistons feature oversized crowns and can
be recognised by the three holes on the skirt
Characteristic
Piston pin hole inside diameter
16.02 mm (0.6307 in)
Piston outside diameter
75.94 mm (2.9897 in)
Top ring end clearance
0.45 mm (0.0177 in)
Fitting the piston
NOTE
WHEN FITTING THE PISTON RINGS, MAKE SURE THAT
THEY ARE REFITTED WITH THE REFERENCE FACING UP-
WARDS.
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Fit the piston ring (1) with its opening
facing the exhaust and the oil scraper
ring (2) with its opening facing the in-
take.
CAUTION
MAKE SURE THAT THE PUNCHING ON THE PISTON
FACES THE CYLINDER EXHAUST SIDE. LUBRICATE THE
PIN WITH ENGINE OIL BEFORE INSERTING IT.
Engine MXV 450
ENG - 126