
6-70
Marine/Industrial 4.3L
Engine
2000 Marine/Industrial
34671
4977
156168
Piston, Connecting Rod and Bearings Clean/
Inspect
Important: Measurement of all components should be taken with
the components at room temperature.
Do not use a wire brush in order to clean any part of the piston.
Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in Cautions and
Notices.
1. Clean the piston and connecting rod in solvent.
2. Dry the components with compressed air.
3. Clean the piston ring grooves with a suitable ring groove
cleaning tool.
4. Clean the piston oil lubrication holes and slots.
5. Inspect the piston for the following:
• Eroded areas (1) on the top of the piston
• Scuffed or damaged skirt (2)
• Damage to the pin bore (3)
• Cracks in the piston ring lands, the piston skirt or the
pin bosses
• Piston ring grooves for nicks, burrs or other warpage
which may cause the piston ring to bind
6. Inspect the piston pin for scoring, wear or other damage
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