TM 5-3805-281-24-2
Cylinder Block, Liners, Pistons, and Rods
VISUALLY INSPECT PISTONS
Carefully inspect pistons under magnification. Check for:
Signs of fatigue
Fine cracks in the piston head (A)
Bent or broken ring lands (B)
Cracks in the skirt (C) at inner and outer ends of piston
pin bore
Excessive piston skirt wear. (Original machining marks
must be visible.)
If any imperfections are found, replace the piston and liner
as a set.
Piston Defects (Exaggerated)
RG,RG34710,1120
1923OCT971/1