F 350 2WD Pickup V8-460 7.5L VIN G EFI (1997)
1. Apply a light coat of specified engine oil to all parts. Assemble the piston to the connecting rod with the cylinder number side of the connecting
rod and indentation notch in piston positioned as shown.
NOTE: Check the fit of a new piston in the cylinder bore before assembling piston and piston pin to connecting rod. Piston pin bore of
connecting rod and diameter of piston pin must be within specifications.
2. Start the piston pin in the piston and the connecting rod. Using an arbor press, press the piston pin through the piston and connecting rod until the
end of piston pin is 1.59-3.18 mm (1/16-1/8 inch) below chamfer of the piston pin bore in the piston:
3. Check the end gap of each ring in partial piston ring set. End gap must be within specifications. Follow the instructions contained on piston ring
package and install the partial piston ring set.
4. Check the ring-side clearance of compression rings with a feeler gauge inserted between the ring and the lower land. Feeler gauge should slide
freely around the ring circumference without binding. Any wear will form a step at the inner portion of the lower land. If the lower lands have high
steps, replace the piston.
5. Make sure the connecting rod bearing and connecting rod bearing bore in the connecting rod and connecting rod bearing cap are clean. Foreign
material under the connecting rod bearing will distort the connecting rod bearing and cause failure. Install connecting rod bearing in connecting
rod and connecting rod bearing cap with tangs fitting in slots provided.
