K 2500 Truck 4WD V8-379 6.2L DSL VIN C FI (1989)
Connecting Rod: Service and Repair
Fig. 13 Piston & Piston Ring End Gap Positioning
Assemble piston to rod and install into cylinder block. Install with depression on top of piston toward outside of engine, Fig. 13. Install connecting rod
bearing with tang slots positioned on side opposite camshaft.
PISTON & RINGS
Pistons are available in standard sizes and oversize of .030 inch. Rings are available in standard sizes and oversize of .030 inch. When installing piston
rings, stagger piston rings as shown in Fig. 13.
MAIN & ROD BEARINGS
Main bearings are available in standard sizes and undersizes of .005 and .010 inch. Rod bearings are available in standard sizes and undersizes of .010
and .020 inch.
