TM 5-4320-300-146-10. PISTONS AND CONNECTING RODS (CONT)Location/ItemActionRemarksNOTEIf undersize bearing shells were installed at an earlier date, the standardminimum worn thickness dimension will not be accurate. Compare dimen-sions of undersize bearings to the chart below.Bearing SizeNew Bearing ThicknessMinimum Worn Thicknessinch(mm)inch(mm)inch(mm)Standard0.1245/0.1250(3.1623/3.175)0.1230(3.1242)Undersize0.002(0.0508)0.1255/0.1260(3.1877/3.2004)0.1240(3.1496)0.010(0.254)0.1295/0.1300(3.2893/3.302)0.1280(3.2512)0.020(0.508)0.1345/0.1350(3.4163/3.429)0.1330(3.3782)0.030(0.762)0.1395/0.1400(3.5433/3.556)0.1380(3.5052)17. CrankshaftBefore installing bearings, inspect crankshaftin accordance with paragraph 6-11.WARNINGCompressed air used for cleaning shall not exceed 100 psi (690 kPa). Usegoggles or face shield for eye protection. Do not direct airstream againstskin.18. ConnectingBlow compressed air through spray nozzlerod sprayand inspect it for blockage.nozzle19. Piston skirtMeasure each piston skirt diameter length-Piston skirt diameterdiameterwise and crosswise of the piston pin bore.measurement shouldPiston skirt must measure between 3.8699be taken at a roomand 3.8721 inches (98.2955 and 98.3513temperature of 70°Fmm).21 C).20. Piston out-Measure piston out-of-round and taper.of-roundThe out-of-round and taper must not ex-and taperceed 0.0005 inch (0.0127 mm).6-83
Integrated Publishing, Inc. - A (SDVOSB) Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business