168—ENGINE
CHRYSLER SERVICE MANUAL
PISTON RING
FEELER GAUGE
RING GROOVE
51x913A
Fig.
45—Checking Piston Ring Side Clearance
(Typical)
NOTE
Be sure the mark "Top" on each compression
ring is to the top of piston when ring is in-
stalled.
f. Fitting Pins
The piston pin should be a tight thumb press
fit in connecting rod (Fig. 46) and in piston
(Fig. 47) at normal room temperature, 70° F.
If proper fit cannot be obtained with stand-
ard pins, ream piston and connecting rod, and
install oversize piston pins. Piston pins are
supplied in standard and the following over-
sizes
:
.003 and .008 inch.
51x916A
Fig.
47—Fitting Piston Pins in Piston (Typical)
Assemble pistons to rods on right cylinder
bank (2, 4, 6, and 8), with the indent on pis-
ton head opposite to the larger chamfer on
large end of connecting rod. Assemble pistons
to rods on left cylinder bank (1, 3, 5 and 7),
with the indent on the piston head on the same
side as the larger chamfer on large end of con-
necting rod.
29.
CONNECTING RODS
IMPORTANT
A Maltese Cross stamped on the engine num-
56x247
51x60
Fig.
46—Fitting Piston Pins in Connecting Rod
Fig.
48—External Identification
(Parts Other Than Standard Size)
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