TM 5-3805-261-34ENGINE MAINTENANCE. (cont)13-8. PistonandConnectingRod. (Sheet 7 of 12)INSPECTION (cont)5.Using feeler gage, measureclearance between pin (7) andbearing (9). Clearance betweennew parts should be .0003 to.0013 inch. Maximum clearancepermissible for worn parts shouldnot exceed .002 inch.6.Inspect top ring and second ringpiston grooves for burrs andwear. Oil holes should be open.7.Using piston ring groove gage(Figure 13-45), measure sideclearances. Put pin end ofnumber 2 gage in ring groove atfour places around the piston.Check both grooves. Piston isreusable if there is clearancebetween flat edge of gage andpiston. Both grooves must begood to reuse piston. Replacepiston if flat edge of groovegage is in contact with piston atany test point.8.Using a micrometer, measureoutside diameter of pin (7,Figure 13-44). Correct dimensionis 1.6998 inches. Replace ifreading is not correct.9.Inspect retaining rings (6).Replace if damaged or ifresiliency is lost.10. Remove and inspect nuts (1) andbolts (10). Replace if cracked,broken, distorted or threadsdamaged.Go to Sheet 813-46Figure 13-44.Figure 13-45.
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