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MG TF Factory Workshop Manual (2002-2005)03 · General data, torque settings and capacities
03 · General

Connecting rods

Make
MG
Model
TF Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2002–2005
Section
General data › Connecting rods
General data, torque settings and capacitiesConnecting rods

Connecting rods

TypeHorizontally split big-end, plain small end
Big-end bearing / Connecting rod end-float0.10 - 0.25 mm

Pistons

TypeAluminium alloy, tin plated, thermal expansion with offset gudgeon pin
Piston diameter:
  Grade A79.975 - 79.990 mm
  Grade B79.991 - 80.005 mm
Clearance in bore0.01 - 0.04 mm
Maximum ovality0.30 mm

Piston rings

Type:

Top compression ringBarrel faced, granulite coated
2nd compression ringTapered, phosphate coated
Oil control ringNitrided ring with radii and spring
New ring to groove clearance:
Top compression ring0.040 - 0.072 mm
2nd compression ring0.030 - 0.062 mm
Oil control ring0.010 - 0.180 mm
Ring fitted gap 20 mm from top of bore:
Top compression ring0.20 - 0.35 mm
2nd compression ring0.28 - 0.48 mm
Oil control ring0.15 - 0.40 mm
Piston ring width:
Top compression ring0.978 - 0.990 mm
2nd compression ring1.178 - 1.190 mm
Oil control ring0.33 - 0.38 mm

Gudgeon pins

TypeSemi-floating, off-set towards thrust side
Fit in connecting rodInterference fit
Diameter:
  RED17.997 - 18.000 mm
  GREEN17.994 - 17.997 mm
  Length52.3 - 52.6 mm

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