Piston and Piston Pins Inspection If the old piston is to be reused, or a new piston is to be used, measure the outside of the piston by mea...Read More
If a cylinder has excessive taper, out-of-roundness, step, or its maximum size is beyond limits, it can be reground to the next allowable ov...Read More
Valve Reconditioning One of the most common jobs during engine overhaul is grinding the valves. The equipment used should preferably be a we...Read More
Critical areas of the valve include the face and tip [Figure 1], both of which should be examined for pitting and excessive wear. Minor pitt...Read More
Crankshaft Use extreme care in inspecting and checking the crankshaft for straightness. Place the crankshaft in V-blocks, supported at the ...Read More
Cylinder Barrel Dimensional Inspection Inspect the cylinder barrel for wear, using a cylinder bore gauge [Figure 1], a telescopic gauge, an...Read More