Inspection of Idler Gear and Shaft
1.
Measure the outside diameter (1, Figure 207) of the idler
gear shaft (2, Figure 207). See "Idler Gear Shaft and
Bushing" on page -97 for specifications.
2.
Measure the inside diameter (3, Figure 207) of the idler
gear bushing (4, Figure 207) See "Idler Gear Shaft and
Bushing" on page -97 for specifications.
Honing and Boring
Pistons must move freely in the cylinders while maintaining
adequate compression and oil sealing. If the cylinder walls are
scuffed, scored, out-of-round, or tapered beyond specifications,
rebore and hone to restore cylinders to usable condition. Slight
imperfections can be corrected by honing alone.
1.
Boring - Significant cylinder damage may be corrected by
boring the cylinder to an oversize dimension. Refer to the
appropriate parts catalog for available oversize pistons
and piston rings.
•
Boring a cylinder should always be done in a
properly equipped machine shop.
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A bored cylinder should always be finished with a
hone to properly prepare the cylinder surface so the
new piston rings will seat properly.
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After the cylinder has been bored and honed, install
the appropriate oversize pistons and piston rings.
2.
Honing - Minor cylinder imperfections may be corrected
by using a rigid cylinder hone (1, Figure 208). Be sure not
to exceed the maximum cylinder bore specification.
Deglazing - A used cylinder that did not require boring or
honing, should always be deglazed with a ball hone (2,
Figure 208) before installing new piston rings. This will
properly prepare the cylinder surface to allow new piston
rings to seat properly.
Engine
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2
Figure 207
Figure 208
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3
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