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Piston, Engine

Piston diameter
Coded red 88.962 - 88.978 mm (3.5024 - 3.5031 in.)
Coded blue 88.988 - 89.004 mm (3.5035 - 3.5041 in.)
Coded yellow 89.014 - 89.030 mm (3.5045 - 3.5051 in.)
Piston-to-cylinder bore clearance
Standard 0.030 - 0.056 mm (0.0012 - 0.0022 in.)
Service limit 0.081 mm (0.031 in.) maximum
Piston pin bore diameter Service piston grade required
Piston pin bore diameter
Red 89.009 - 89.035 mm (3.5043 - 3.5053 in.)
Blue 89.035 - 89.060 mm (3.5053 - 3.5063 in.)
Yellow 89.060 - 89.086 mm (3.5063 - 3.5073 in.)