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Piston, Engine

Piston
When placing pistons, measure the cylinder bore. Install the indicated service piston.
Standard Diameter Coded Red 3.5024-3.5031 in
Coded Blue 3.5035-3.504 in
Coded Yellow 3.5045-3.5051 in
Piston-To-Bore Clearance Standard 0.0012-0.0022 in
Service Limit 0.031 in
Service Piston Selection Piston Bore Diameter/Piston Grade Required Red 3.5043-3.5053 in
Blue 3.5053-3.5063 in
Yellow 3.5063-3.5073 in
Ring Groove Width Compression (Top) 0.0602-0.0612 in
Compression (Bottom) 0.0602-0.0612 in
Oil 0.1587-0.1596 in