Connecting Rod-To-Piston Clearance
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Special Tools
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Tool Name |
Tool Number |
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Feeler Gauge Set |
303-D027 (D81L-4201-A) or equivalent |
- Using the Feeler Gauge Set, measure the clearance between the connecting rod and the piston. Verify the measurement is within specification.
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