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Rod, Piston And Connecting: Description: Description

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Fig 1: Piston & Connecting Rod Assembly
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1 - CONNECTING ROD
2 - PISTON
3 - PISTON PIN
4 - OIL SLINGER SLOT
CAUTION:

Do not use a metal stamp to mark connecting rods as damage may result, instead use ink or a scratch awl.

The pistons (2) are made of a high strength aluminum alloy. Refer to Fig 1. The connecting rods (1) are made of forged powdered metal, with a "fractured cap" design. A full floating piston pin is used to attach the piston to the connecting rod.