Piston Dimensions and Clearances

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Piston Protrusion Above Deck Standard 0.0118 Inch (in)
Service Limit 0.0149 Inch (in)
Piston Protrusion Below Deck Standard 0.0026
Service Limit 0.0057
Skirt Outer Diameter
(at 5 mm [0.20 inch] from bottom of piston)
Standard 3.2270 - 3.2280 Inch (in)
Service Limit 3.2280 Inch (in)
Cylinder Clearance (Bore 2 and3) Standard 0.0000 - 0.0017 Inch (in)
Service Limit 0.0028 Inch (in)
Cylinder Clearance (Bore 1 and 4) Standard 0.0003 - 0.0021 Inch (in)
Service Limit 0.0028 Inch (in)