ARMY TM 9-6115-673-13&P
AIR FORCE TO 35C2-3-512-1
(3)
Remove retaining rings from piston.
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Heat piston in oil to 158 176 F (70-80 C) and remove pin to separate piston and
(4)
connecting rod.
(5)
Remove bearings from connecting rod and cap.
(6)
If necessary, remove pins from cap.
c. Inspection.
(1)
Piston:
(a)
Remove carbon build-up from combustion surface and inspect for scratches, burned
spots, corrosion, and other damage.
(b)
Inspect sides for scoring, damage to ring grooves and pin hole, and signs of overheating.
(c)
Measure outside diameter, opposite the pin hole, and approximately 0.5 in. (12 mm) from
bottom of piston [2.7441 - 2.7545 in. (69.70 - 69.965 mm)].
(d)
Measure inside diameter of pin hole [0.7474 - 0.7508 in. (18.985 -19.07 mm)].
