TM 5-3805-262-344-1. ENGINE MAINTENANCE (CONT)g.PistonsandConnectingRods (Cont).INSTALLATION (SHEET 1 OF 3)(1) Check connecting rod journals for wearusing micrometer. If diameters aresmaller than 2.748 inches use under-size (0.002 inch) inserts. If connect-ing rod journals are worn more than0.002 inch, grind undersize to follow-ing dimensions:Outer DiameterGrindUndersize (inch)to (inches)0.0102.738 to 2.7390.0202.728 to 2.7290.0302.718 to 2.719(2)Measure front and rear of eachcrankshaft connecting rod jour-nal using micrometer checkingtaper. If taper exceeds 0.0005inch, connecting rod journalsmust be ground. Check connect-ing rod journals 90 degreesfrom first measurements for outof roundness. If out of round-ness exceeds 0.0005 inch, con-necting rod journals must beground.(3)Lubricate piston (3), piston rin6), and cylinder sleeve using clengine oil.(4)Install ring compressor on piston assembly.NOTEBe sure numbered side of connecting rod (2) matches cylinder number whenperforming following step. Reinstall piston assembly in originallocation.Be sure stamped arrow on top of piston assembly points toward front ofengine.(5)Gently tap piston (3) assembly into cylinder sleeve using wooden dowel.4-50
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