A Series Diesel Engine Base Engine Components 205
Generously lubricate the rings and piston skirts with
clean engine oil.
75 to 125mm Ring Compressor
Caution : If using a strap-type ring compressor, make
sure the inside of the strap does not hook
on a ring gap and break the ring.
Compress the rings.
Bar the crankshaft so the rod journal for the piston to
be installed is at Bottom Dead Center (BDC).
Push the piston into the bore until the top of the piston
is approximately 50mm [2 inches] below the top of the
bore.
Then, pull the connecting rod onto the crankshaft
journal.
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