TM-9-2815-205-34

ENGINE WITH CONTAINER; MODELS 5063-5299, 5063-5392, 5063-5393, 5063-5395, 5063-5398, 5063-539F, 5063-539L

TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

AUGUST 1992

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3-51. PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD MAINTENANCE - CROSS-HEAD (MODELS 5063-5392,

5063-5393, 5063-539F, AND 5063-539L) (Cont)

(3) Connecting Rod

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Check connecting rod for visual damage. Discard rod if bent. had previous bearing failure,

was overheated (blued) at top or bottom end, is fretted at split line between rod and cap, or

has excessive pound in of bolt head or nut.

Check for cracks by magnetic particle inspection method (reference MIL-C-1949).

Inspect connecting rod bearing bores for burrs or foreign particles. Clean up minor burrs

with crocus cloth using circular motion.

If new connecting rod is required, stamp cylinder number on connecting rod (17) and cap

(6) using metal stamping die set.

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