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Service Manual, General Motors 4.3L Engine (TP ... - Kohler Power

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6-70 Marine/Industrial <strong>4.3L</strong> <strong>Engine</strong><br />

Piston, Connecting Rod and Bearings Clean/<br />

Inspect<br />

Important: Measurement of all components should be taken with<br />

the components at room temperature.<br />

Do not use a wire brush in order to clean any part of the piston.<br />

Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in Cautions and<br />

Notices.<br />

1. Clean the piston and connecting rod in solvent.<br />

2. Dry the components with compressed air.<br />

34671<br />

3. Clean the piston ring grooves with a suitable ring groove<br />

cleaning tool.<br />

4977<br />

4. Clean the piston oil lubrication holes and slots.<br />

5. Inspect the piston for the following:<br />

• Eroded areas (1) on the top of the piston<br />

• Scuffed or damaged skirt (2)<br />

• Damage to the pin bore (3)<br />

• Cracks in the piston ring lands, the piston skirt or the<br />

pin bosses<br />

• Piston ring grooves for nicks, burrs or other warpage<br />

which may cause the piston ring to bind<br />

6. Inspect the piston pin for scoring, wear or other damage<br />

2000 Marine/Industrial<br />

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