
Use clean LubriplateT 105 or its equivalent to lubricate
the bearing shell.
Apply a heavy film of clean 15W-40 oil to the liner.
Put the piston and the ring assembly in a container of
clean 15W-40 oil.
Remove the piston and the ring assembly from the con-
tainer. Allow the excess oil to drain from the piston.
Install connecting rod guide pins, Part No. 3375601.
Use piston ring compressor, Part No. 3822736, to com-
press the rings.
Rotate the crankshaft to position the journal for the con-
necting rod at bottom dead center (BDC).
NOTE: Use the barring tool and two capscrews to rotate the
crankshaft.
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