TM 5-3805-261-34ENGINE MAINTENANCE.13-8. PistonandConnectingRod. (Sheet 10 of 12)INSTALLATIONNOTEConnecting rod must be heatedfor installation of bearing.Do not use a torch.1.Heat connecting rod (11, Figure13-46) in oven to 300 to 350degrees F.NOTEJunction of piston pinbearing must be assembledwithin either area "A" (90degrees + 10 degrees fromcenterline through connectingrod bore) as shown. Installbearing so that oil hole inbearing alines with oil holein connecting rod.2.Using rod and press, install newbearing (9), if removed. Alineoil holes. Using boring machine,bore to 1.7012 inches.NOTECheck piston and connectingrod sets before assembly toensure that parts are matchedcorrectly.3.Install items 11 and 9 as anassembly into piston (8, Figure13-47) with bearing tab groove onsame side as valve cutouts inpiston head.Go to Sheet 1113-49Figure 13-46.Figure 13-47.
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