Piston, Engine

2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 V8-6.0L VIN USECTION Piston, Engine
Pistons
^ Piston - Piston Diameter - Measured Over Skirt Coating 101.606 - 101.640 mm (4.0002 - 4.0016 in)
^ Piston - Piston to Bore Clearance - Production 0.022 - 0.03 mm - interference (0.0009 - 0.0012 in - interference)
^ Piston - Piston to Bore Clearance - Service Limit with Skirt Coating Worn Off 0.07 mm (0.0028 in)
RENDER: 1.0x

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