ENGINE 3-47
ENGINE REASSEMBLY
Reassemble the engine in the reverse order of disassembly.
Pay special attention to the following points:
NOTE:
Apply engine oil to each running and sliding surface before reas-
sembling.
PISTON RING AND PISTON
• Install the piston rings in the order of oil ring, 2nd ring and 1st
ring.
• The first member to go into the oil ring groove is a spacer 1.
After placing the spacer, fit the two side rails 2.
NOTE:
Side designations, top and bottom, are not applied to the spacer
and side rails: Those can be positioned each either way.
• Install the 2nd ring A and 1st ring B.
• 1st ring B has letter “O” marked on the side. Be sure to bring
the marked side to the top when fitting it to the piston.
• 2nd ring A has letter “R” marked on the side. Be sure to bring
the marked side to the top when fitting it to the piston.
• Position the gaps of three rings as shown. Before inserting the
piston into the cylinder, check that the gaps are so located.
C 2nd ring, Lower side rail
D Upper side rail
E 1st ring, Spacer
• Apply engine oil to the piston pin surface and conrod small
end when inserting.
• Install the piston and piston pin.
• Install the piston pin circlip 3.
When installing the spacer, be careful not to allow its
two ends to overlap in the groove.
INCORRECT
CORRECT
“R” mark
“O” mark
EX
IN
120˚
120˚120˚
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