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3-50. PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD MAINTENANCE - TRUNK (MODELS 5063-5299,
5063-5395, AND 5063-5398) (Cont)
d. Inspection
NOT E
Trunk piston can come in two configurations as shown. The new configuration has eight
or sixteen oil drain holes and J-relief. The old configuration has eight oil drain holes and
no J-relief. Either configuration is acceptable and matching throughout an engine is not
required.
(1) Piston
(a)
Check cylinder liner and block bore for excessive
could cause failure of piston (see Para 3-52).
out of round, taper, or high spots which
NOT E
Overheating or burned spots on piston may indicate an obstruction in connecting rod
oil passage.
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