454 CID (7.4L) / 502 CID (8.2L)
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 23
Page 3A-70
90-861326--1 MARCH 1999
Reassembly
IMPORTANT: Reassembly of pistons and connecting rods require adherence to the
following steps.
•
Piston and pin are machine fitted to each other and must remain together as a
matched set. Do not intermix pistons and pins.
•
If original pistons and/or connecting rods are being used, be sure to assemble
pistons and connecting rods so they can be reinstalled in same cylinder from
which they were removed.
•
Connecting rod bearing tangs are always toward outside of cylinder block.
72368
a
a -
Rod Bearing Tangs
•
Notch or valve relief in piston must be positioned correctly for engine that is
being repaired.
72554
a
7.4L Engine
a -
Notch - Toward Front Of Engine
72553
a
454 Mag / 502 Mag / 8.2L
a -
Valve Relief - Toward Center Of Engine
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