Piston - Selection

NOTE: The cylinder bore must be within the specifications for taper and out-of-round before fitting a piston.

Select a piston size based on the cylinder bore.

Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Bore
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NOTE: For precision fit, new pistons are divided into three categories (grade sizes). A paint spot on the new pistons indicates the grade size. Choose the piston with the correct paint color after measuring the cylinder bore diameter.

Fig 2: Locating Paint Spot On Piston

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Choose the piston with the correct paint color.
- Refer to the appropriate ENGINE article .