TM 5-3805-261-34
ENGINE MAINTENANCE.
13-8.
Piston and Connecting Rod. (Sheet 10 of 12)
INSTALLATION
NOTE
Connecting rod must be heated
for installation of bearing.
Do not use a torch.
1.
Heat connecting rod (11, Figure
13-46) in oven to 300 to 350
degrees F.
NOTE
Junction of piston pin
bearing must be assembled
within either area "A" (90
degrees + 10 degrees from
centerline through connecting
rod bore) as shown. Install
bearing so that oil hole in
bearing alines with oil hole
in connecting rod.
2.
Using rod and press, install new
bearing (9), if removed. Aline
oil holes. Using boring machine,
bore to 1.7012 inches.
NOTE
Check piston and connecting
rod sets before assembly to
ensure that parts are matched
correctly.
3.
Install items 11 and 9 as an
assembly into piston (8, Figure
13-47) with bearing tab groove on
same side as valve cutouts in
piston head.
Go to Sheet 11
13-49
Figure 13-46.
Figure 13-47.
