Crankshaft Installation - Honda V65 MAGNA Shop Manual

CRANKSHAFT/PISTON
CRANKSHAFT INSTALLATION
Install the main bearings into the upper crankcase.
Apply molybdenum disulfide grease to the upper
and lower main bearings.
Install the crankshaft with the cam chain.
PISTON AND ROD INSTALLATION
Clean the piston domes, ring lands, and skirts.
Carefully install the piston rings onto the piston.
Stagger the ring end gaps as shown.
NOTE:
Be careful not to damage the piston and
piston rings during assembly.
All rings shou Id be installed with the
markings facing up.
After installing the rings they should rotate
freely, without sticking.
V65MAGNA
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Date of Issue: Dec, 1982
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