Out-of-Chassis
Diagnostic
Procedures
Page9H-6
Base Engine Components
DODGE Engine Components
<^£* The cylinder bores can be rebored In a machine shop and fitted
with oversize service pistons.
There are two oversize pistons:
.50mm
[0.020 inch]
1.00mm
[0.040 Inch]
There is also a sleeve available for
salvage.
Note:
Refer to Section 9K - Alternative Repair for
procedures.
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Note:
The head surface of the block is also critical to sealing
the bores. Inspect the
surface
carefully during repair before
assembly.
The head deck
can
be resurfaced in a machine shop
and a thicker surface head gasket installed to keep the
piston-
to-head
clearance
the same.
After
machining,
mark
the block as follows:
Machining Mark
A
- Standard None
B-0.15mm
[0.006
Inch] X
C -
0.50mm
[0.020
inch]
XX
Note:
Refer to
Section
9K - Alternative Repair for procedures.