Gilera GP 800 i.e. - Refitting the Cylinder

- Install the first compression lining in the direction
imposed by the housing.
- It is advisable to use a fitter to facilitate the in-
stallation of the linings.
N.B.
THE TWO PISTON RINGS ARE MADE WITH A
TAPERED CYLINDRICAL CONTACT CROSS-
SECTION. THIS IS TO ACHIEVE A BETTER
BEDDING.
- Misalign the lining openings at 120° as shown in the figure.
- Lubricate the components with engine oil.
- The engine uses the first compression lining with an L section.
Refitting the cylinder
- Insert the cylinder base gasket with the thickness
determined above.
- Using the fork and the ring clamp, fit the cylinder
as shown in the figure.
N.B.
BEFORE FITTING THE CYLINDER, CAREFUL-
LY BLOW THE LUBRICATION DUCT AND LU-
BRICATE THE CYLINDER LINER. CHECK THE
PRESENCE OF THE TWO REFERENCE DOW-
ELS.
Specific tooling
020468Y Piston fitting ring
020512Y Piston fitting fork
- Remove the specific tool.
GP 800 i.e. Engine
ENG - 57