ARMY TM 9-2815-260-24 
AIR FORCE TO 38G1-126-2 
MARINE CORPS TM 09244A/09245A-24 
 
5-75 
 
 
 
 
FIGURE 5-73.  PISTON INSPECTION (DEFECTS EXAGGERATED) 
 
 
 
 
 
FIGURE 5-74.  CHECKING PISTON KEYSTONE RING GROOVE WEAR. 
 
 
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Check second and third piston grooves using new piston ring (7, Figure 5-72) 
and feeler gauge, refer to Figure 5-75.  Check clearance at several points.  Ring 
groove clearance should not exceed 0.008 in. (0.20 mm).  If clearance exceeds 
specification, replace piston (4, Figure 5-72) and cylinder liner (11), refer to 
paragraph 5.4.6, as a set. 
  
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