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5.
See
Figure 3-107.
Make sure the piston ring end gaps
are properly positioned as shown.
6.
See
Figure 3-108.
Turn engine until piston is resting on
top of PISTON SUPPORT PLATE (Part No. HD-42322).
7.
Lubricate cylinder wall, piston, pin and rod bushing with
engine oil.
8.
Remove protective sleeves from cylinder studs. Install a
new cylinder base gasket. Make sure the piston does not
bump the studs or crankcase.
9.
See
Figure 3-109.
Compress the piston rings using PIS-
TON RING COMPRESSOR (Part No. HD-96333-51C).
10. Install cylinder over piston.
11. Remove PISTON RING COMPRESSOR.
12. Assemble and install cylinder head. See
3.6 CYLINDER
HEAD
.
13.
Install assembled engine. See
3.4 STRIPPING MOTOR-
CYCLE FOR ENGINE SERVICE.
Figure 3-107. Ring End Gap Position
Figure 3-108. Piston Support Plate
Position ring end gaps at arrows–
minimum of 90° apart
FRONT
Piston
pin
REAR
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Figure 3-109. Compressing Piston Rings
1.
Piston ring compressor (Part No. HD-96333-51C)
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