TM 5-3805-280-24-2
Cylinder Block, Liners, Pistons and Rods
10
NOTE: Always follow manufacturer's directions provided
14
with ridge reamer.
6. Remove carbon from liner bore with a scraper or ridge
reamer (A). Use compressed air to remove loose
material from cylinders.
A--Ridge Reamer
RG,10,DT7421 1912NOV973/5
7. Remove oil pan, oil pump, and outlet tube. (See Group
20.)
8. Mark rods, pistons, and caps to insure correct
assembly in same location.
IMPORTANT: Keep inserts with their respective caps
for rod and main bearings.
9. Remove all rod caps (A) with bearings.
10. Measure rod bearing-to-journal oil clearance with
PLASTIGAGE before removing piston and rod
assembly. Record measurements. (See INSPECT
AND MEASURE CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS,
later in this group.)
NOTE: Use PLASTIGAGE as directed by the
manufacturer. PLASTIGAGE will determine
bearing-to-journal oil clearance, but will not
indicate the condition of either surface.
A--Rod Caps
PLASTIGAGE is a registered trademark of the DANA Corp.
Continued on next page
RG,10,DT7421 1912NOV974/5
13-127
