DISASSEMBLE PISTONS

3208 INDUSTRIAL AND MARINE ENGINES

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

PISTONS

DISASSEMBLE PISTONS

15-1214

Tools Needed

5F9059

Ring Expander

start by:

a) remove pistons

1. Remove the rings from the piston with tool (A).

2. Remove snap ring (2), pin (1), and connecting

rod (3) from the piston.

ASSEMBLE PISTONS

16-1214

Tools Needed

SS2304

Piston Ring Groove Cleaner

5F9059

Ring Expander

1. Install connecting rod (1) in the piston with boss

(2) on the same side as the hole (crater) in the

top of the piston.

2. Install piston pin (3) and snap ring (4).

3. When old pistons are to be used, clean the

piston grooves with tool (A).

4. Install the spring for the oil ring. Install the oil

ring with tool (B). The gap in the ring must be

approximately 180 from the oil ring spring

connection.

5. Install the compression ring using tool (B). The

side of the ring having identification "TOP" must

be toward top of piston. The gaps in the rings

must be approximately 120apart.

NOTE: Compression rings not having identification must

be installed with the edge having a bevel toward the top

of the piston.

end by:

a) install pistons