10.10
Section 10
Internal Components
Pistons and Rings
Inspection
Scuffing and scoring of pistons and cylinder walls
occurs when internal temperatures approach the
melting point of the piston. Temperatures high enough
to do this are created by friction, which is usually
attributed to improper lubrication, and/or overheating of
the engine.
Normally, very little wear takes place in the piston boss-
piston pin area. If the original piston and connecting rod
can be reused after new rings are installed, the original
pin can also be reused but new piston pin retainers are
required. The piston pin is included as part of the piston
assembly–if the pin boss in the piston or the pin are
worn or damaged, a new piston assembly is required.
Ring wear/failure is usually indicated by excessive oil
consumption and blue exhaust smoke. When rings fail,
oil is allowed to enter the combustion chamber where it
is burned along with the fuel. High oil consumption can
also occur when the piston ring end gap is incorrect
because the ring cannot properly conform to the
cylinder wall under this condition. Oil control is also lost
when ring gaps are not staggered during installation.
When cylinder temperatures get too high, lacquer and
varnish collect on the piston causing the rings to stick,
which results in rapid wear. A worn ring usually takes
on a shiny or bright appearance.
Scratches on rings and pistons are caused by abrasive
material such as carbon, dirt, or pieces of hard metal.
Detonation damage occurs when a portion of the fuel
charge ignites spontaneously from heat and pressure
shortly after ignition. This creates two flame fronts
which meet and explode to create extreme hammering
pressures on a specific area of the piston. Detonation
generally occurs from using low octane fuels.
Preignition or ignition of the fuel charge before the
timed spark can cause damage similar to detonation.
Preignition damage is often more severe than
detonation damage. Preignition is caused by a hot spot
in the combustion chamber from sources such as:
glowing carbon deposits, blocked fins, improperly
seated valve, or wrong spark plug.
See Figure 10-13 for common types of piston and ring
damage.
Stuck, Broken Rings
Abrasive Scratched Rings
Abrasive Worn Rings
Scored Piston and Rings
Figure 10-13. Common Types of Piston and Ring
Damage.
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