C 1500 Truck 2WD V8-350 5.7L (1989)
Connecting Rod: Service and Repair
Fig. 11 Piston & Ring End Gap Positioning
Assemble pistons to connecting rods, locating piston ring end gaps as shown in Fig. 11. Lubricate piston rings with clean engine oil. Without
disturbing the piston ring end gap location, install piston. Piston must be installed with notch in piston facing front of engine.
PISTONS
A .001 inch oversize piston is available for service use so that proper clearances can be obtained for slightly worn cylinder bores requiring only light
honing. In addition, oversizes of .020 inch, .030 inch and .040 inch are available. If the cylinders have less than .005 inch taper or wear, they can be
reconditioned with a hone and fitted with the .001 inch oversize piston.
CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS
Connecting rod bearing inserts are available in standard size and undersizes of .001 inch, .002 inch, .010 inch and .020 inch. The bearings can be
replaced without removing the rod assembly by removing the cap and replacing the upper and lower halves of the bearing.
MAIN BEARINGS
Shell type bearings are used, and if worn excessively, should be replaced. No attempt should be made to shim, file or otherwise take up worn bearings.
Main bearings are available in standard and undersizes of .001, .002, .009, .010 and .020 inch.
