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6. Piston and Rings
If the piston rings are in good condition they can be put back, taking care to fit them in their
original grooves and the same way up. If the rings show brown or black patches or if their gaps, are
more than specified service limits, when in position in the barrel, new rings should be fitted. The
correct gap for new rings is given in the technical specifications. The gap should be measured in the
least worn part of the cylinder which will be found at the top or bottom of the bore.
The original size of the cylinder bore is 2.751" (69:875mm). If the wear at any point in the bore
exceeds .008" the cylinder should be rebored to .020" and an oversize piston fitted. (It should be
rebored to .040" after a further. 008" wear). Piston sizes available are .020" and .040" oversize.
The original side clearance between the piston rings and
grooves is .003". If the grooves show a wear of .005" the piston
should be replaced.
7. Big end bearing inspection
Examine the condition of the big end while the piston is
removed. About .010" - .020" end float is permissible and it
will be possible to rock the connecting rod slightly. The big end
has a floating bush with an original clearance of approximately
003". However, if a DEFINITE up and down play can be felt,
engine should be stripped further to have the big end renewed.
CRANKSHAFT BIG END BEARING
Remove carbon from the valves,
ports and combustion chamber by
scraping. Take care not to cause any
damage to the valve faces or valve
seat inserts. Scrape gently to avoid
scoring the cylinder head.
DO NOT, under any circumstance,
use caustic soda or potash for the
removal of carbon from aluminium
alloy.
Remove the piston rings carefully.
For cleaning the groove in the piston,
a piece of broken piston ring thrust
into a wooden handle and filed to a
chisel point can be used:
5. Decarbonising the Cylinder head - Combustion Chamber
CYLINDER HEAD
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