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Piston - Selection

NOTE:
  • The cylinder bore must be within the specifications for taper and out-of-round before fitting a piston. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
    Fig 1: Measuring Cylinder Bore
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    NOTE:
    • For precision fit, new pistons are divided into three categories within each size range based on their relative position within the range. A paint spot on the new pistons indicates the position within the size range.
  1. Select a piston size based on the cylinder bore.
  2. Fig 2: Locating Paint Identification Mark
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  3. Choose the piston with the correct paint color.