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Piston to Cylinder Bore Clearance

Piston to Cylinder Bore Clearance






1. Starting with number 1 piston, invert piston and with arrow on piston crown pointing towards REAR of cylinder block, insert piston in cylinder liner.
2. Position piston with bottom of skirt 30 mm from top of cylinder block.
3. Using feeler gauges, measure and record clearance between piston and left hand side of cylinder-viewed from front of cylinder block.
4. Repeat above procedures for remaining pistons.
Piston to bore clearance: 0.030 mm