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1. Clean all carbon from the rings and the
cylinder bore.
2. Insert one of the original rings
approximately one inch down the cylinder
bore.
3. Measure the ring end gap with a feeler
gauge (Figure 11-3).
4. Repeat the procedure for each ring in the
set.
5. Compare with reject dimensions listed in
Section 12 - Engine Specifications. If gap
of any of the rings meets or exceeds the
reject dimensions, all rings should be
replaced as a set.
Figure 11 - 3
Assemble
1. Install a pin retainer clip into one groove in
the pin bore.
2. Oil the piston pin bore, connecting rod pin
bearing, and the pin. Insert rod into piston,
then slip pin through piston and rod until it
seats against the retainer.
NOTE: The notch or arrow on the piston and
“MAG” on the rod must face the same direction.
3. Install a pin retainer clip into groove on
open side of piston pin bore. Ensure both
retainers are firmly seated in the grooves.
4. Install the oil ring by hand as follows:
• Grasp one end of lower steel rail and
wind it over the top ring groove, then over
the center ring groove, and finally into the
oil ring groove.
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