Piston and Connecting Rod Removal - If Requested

1. Rotate the Flywheel until the two 1/4" bolts on the big end of the Connecting Rod are accessible, remove these bolts using a 5/16" socket and the ratchet. Once the bolts are removed the big end bearing cap of the connecting rod can easily be removed. This will disconnect the Connecting Rod from the Crankshaft. This will also remove the Oil Stirring Arm which is attached to the big end of the Connecting Rod by one of the connecting rod bolts.-

2. Remove the Piston from the Cylinder Block by pushing it upwards and out using the Connecting Rod. As shown below. Do not allow the connecting rod to scratch the crankpin journal.

   

   

3. Please review the following pictures but DO NOT remove the Connecting Rod from the Piston. First, using the marker indicate on the Connecting Rod the letters that correspond to the letters on each side of the Piston. These letters are found on the bottom side of the Piston and are usually "X" and some other letter. By properly marking the piston, correct re-assembly will be assured.

4. Please review the following pictures but DO NOT remove the Connecting Rod from the Piston. The Piston can be detached from the small end of the Connecting Rod by removing the Piston Pin. This is accomplished by using the needle nose pliers to carefully twist and pull the spring clip out of the Piston as shown.

   

   

5. Please review the following pictures but DO NOT remove the Piston Pin.  The Piston Pin can now be carefully tapped out of the Piston by using the wooden dowel and hammer. Do not let the wrist pin fall on the floor or get scratched.

6. DO NOT attempt to remove the Piston Compression Rings as they are very fragile and can be easily broken.