Pistons,rings & rods – Generac Power Systems TXP User Manual
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PISTONS,RINGS & RODS
REMOVE PISTON & CONNECTING ROD
10
Remove Cylinder Head (Section 8). Remove crankcase sump cover and cam-
gear (Section 9).. Remove Connecting Rod cap. Remove any carbon or ridge
from cylinder wall. Push piston and rod out through top of cylinder.
IMPORTANT
Keep eaeh piston, connecting rod and cap together as a set. All
parts must be installed in the same cylinder from which they
were removed. Parts are not interchangeable between sets._____________________________
NOTE
Connecting rod bolt locks are not used. Special hardened washers
are installed under connecting rod cap bolts.
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REMOVE CONNECTING ROD
9
Use needle nose pliers to remove
piston pin lock. Then slide piston
pin from piston and remove connec
ting rod.
Using a ring expander, remove rings
one at a time.
Issued 3-78