Base
Engine Components
DODGE
Turbo Diesei
Out-of-Chassis
Repairs
Page 91-7
Measure the piston skirt diameter
as
illustrated.
Minimum
Diameter:
101.823mm
[4.0088
inch]
Note:
Refer to the limits for the oversize pistons.
Use
a new piston ring to measure the clearance in the ring
groove.
Maximum
Clearance - The upper groove only needs to be
inspected for damage. Check the clearance as shown
with
a
new ring and feeler gauge. If the clearance of the
intermediate
ring
exceeds
.150mm
[0.006
Inch] replace the piston.
If the clearance in oil groove exceeds
.130mm
[.005 inch],
replace the piston.
Measure the pin bore.
Maximum
Diameter -
40.025mm
[1.5758
inch]
Inspect the piston pin for
nicks,
gouges and
excessive
wear.
Measure the pin diameter.
Minimum
Diameter -
39.990mm
[1.5744
inch]
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