TM 5-3805-261-34ENGINE MAINTENANCE.13-8.PistonandConnectingRod. (Sheet 8 of 12)INSPECTION11. Remove and inspect two bearings(12). Replace if scored,cracked, pitted, flaked or signsof overheating.12. Using micrometer, measurecrankshaft connecting journaltaper from front to rear ofjournal and for out-of-roundnessin connecting rod journals.Refer to paragraph 13-4.NOTERing gap will increase .003inch for each .001 inch ofcylinder line, bore sizeincreases.13. Inspect piston rings (3 and 4).Compression rings develop a shinyline around their face as thering wears and widens. Measurethe line. If the top ringmeasures wider than .100 inch andthe second ring measures widerthan .050 inch, then discardrings. Also replace rings ifsigns of deep scratching, chromechipping or scuffing.14. Inspect oil ring (5). Discard ifworn or evidence of internalspring groove wear.15. Inspect cylinder liner. Reuseliner if wear step does notexceed .005 inch. Replace ifnecessary. Refer to paragraph13-2.Go to Sheet 913-47
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