general information - Martin Nez

3-68 ENGINE•1st ring 5 and 2nd ring 6 have letters “IT” and “T” marked onthe side. Be sure to bring the marked side to the top when fittingthem to the piston.• Position the gaps of the three ring as shown. Before insertingeach piston into the cylinder, check that the gaps are solocated.C 2nd ring and lower side railD Upper side railE 1st ring and spacerEX120˚120˚ 120˚INPISTON AND CONROD• Rub a small quantity of MOLYBDENUM OIL SOLUTION ontoeach piston pin. MOLYBDENUM OIL SOLUTION• Assemble the piston and conrod.NOTE:When installing the pistons, the indent A on the piston headmust be brought to the other side of ID code B on the conrodbig end.• Install the piston pin circlips 1.Use new piston pin circlips to prevent circlip failurewhich will occur with a bend one.NOTE:End gap of the circlip should not be aligned with the cutaway inthe piston pin bore.• Apply engine oil to the sliding surface of the pistons and cylinderwalls.NOTE:Be sure to install the pistons in the cylinders from which theywere removed in disassembly, refering to the cylinder numbers,“1” through “4”, scribed on the piston.