1. Remove ridge at top of each cylinder bore with ridge reamer Jโ24270. Remove shavings – chips afterward.
2. Paint mark pistons for assembly reference.
3. Mark connecting rod caps with punch, if caps do not have factory marks.
4. Remove each piston – connecting rod assembly as follows (Figure 2-96):
a. Remove number one piston connecting rod cap nuts.
b. Remove rod cap and bearing half. Retain bearing for select fit reference.
c. Slide lengths of appropriate size rubber hose over
