Club Car Gasoline Service Manual page 217

5. If either ring thickness is less than 0.0566 inches (1.438 millimeters), replace the entire set of rings.
NOTE
• IT IS DIFFICULT TO MEASURE EXACTLY THE OIL RING THICKNESS. REPLACE THE OIL RING
WHENEVER THE COMPRESSION RINGS (TOP AND SECOND) ARE REPLACED.
PISTON PIN
Inspection
WARNING
• WHEN MAKING TESTS OR REPAIRS, ALWAYS:
- WEAR SAFETY GLASSES OR APPROVED EYE PROTECTION.
- REMOVE KEY.
- DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE HOT ENGINE OR EXHAUST.
- DISCONNECT BATTERY AS SHOWN (FIGURE 12-1, PAGE 12-2).
- REMOVE SPARK PLUG WIRE.
• BEFORE REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY, CLEAN THE ENGINE.
• SEE SAFETY WARNINGS, PAGE 13-1.
1. Using a micrometer, measure the outside diameter of the piston pin at several points along its length
(Figure 13-51).
2. If the pin diameter is smaller than 0.747 inch (18.974 millimeters), replace the piston pin.
3. Using an inside micrometer or telescoping gauge, measure the inside diameter of the piston pin hole in
the piston at several points (Figure 13-52).
4. If the inside diameter exceeds 0.7439 inch (18.895 millimeters), replace the piston.
MEASURE EACH POSITION
IN 2 PLACES 90° APART
1
A
2
A
FIGURE 13-51
CONNECTING ROD
NOTE
• THE CONNECTING ROD AND CAP MUST STAY TOGETHER AS A SET. DO NOT MIX WITH
PARTS FROM ANY OTHER ENGINE.
1
1
A A
1
1
B B
1
1
C C
1 1
D D
1
A
MEASURE EACH
SIDE IN 2 PLACES
90° APART
FIGURE 13-52
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13
G
2
A