TM 9-2815-225-34&P
3-39. PISTON, CONNECTING ROD, AND BEARING REPAIR (Contd)
LOCATION/ITEM
ACTION
REMARKS
c. Inspection (Contd)
9.
Piston pin (2)
Using suitable micrometer,
Discard if out-of-round more than
measure outside diameter.
0.001 in. (0.025 mm), or if less
than wear shown below:
Wear Limit ................................................................. 1.9985 in. (50.762 mm)
New Minimum ............................................................ 1.9988 in. (50.769 mm)
New Maximum ............................................................ 1.9990 in. (50.775 mm)
10.
Connecting rod (5)
Inspect surface area for nicks,
Discard all connecting rods (5)
and connecting rod cap (7)
dens, and gouges.
that have cuts, scratches, or other
damage that is deeper than
approximately 0.03125 in.
(0.7938 mm) on I-beam.
11. Connecting rod (5),
a. Assemble.
Refer to step 19 and accompanying
connecting rod cap (7), and
Illustrations with torque values.
two rod screws (8)
b. Inspect for cracks using
magnetic method:
(1) Check rods (5) for cracks
Apply 1-1/2 percent wet solution
using 1800 ampere AC current or
while current is on. Make visual
1500 ampere DC current applied
inspection after each application
longitudinally between plates.
of current. Pay particular atten-
tion to shaded critical areas
shown in illustration. Discard con-
necting rod assembly (4) if any
cracks are detected.
(2) Check rods (5) for cracks using
3000-3400 ampere AC or current
2600-2800 ampere turns DC.
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