V45
CRANKSHAFT/PISTON
FRONT CYLINDER MARKS
Coat the rod small end with molybdenum disulfide grease.
Assemble the pistons and connecting rods with the pistons and piston clips as follows.
Front cylinder connecting rod and piston assembly.
Note that the front cylinder connecting rods are marked MBO "F".
Install the pistons on the front connecting rods so that the intake "IN" mark is facing opposite the oil hole in the rod.
REAR CYLINDER MARK
Rear cylinder connecting rod and piston assenibly.
Note that the rear cylinder connecting rods are marked MBO "R".
Install the pistons on the rear rods so that the intake "IN" mark is facing the same direction as the oil hole in the rod.
NOTE:
Do not interchange the pistons, piston
pins or connecting rods.
Make sure that the piston pin clips are properly seated.
OIL HOLES
Align the hole in the connecting rod bearing insert with the hole in the connecting rod and install the insert.
OIL HOLE
Date of Issue: May, 1982
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