FIGURE 3-60. Matching Caps and Rods.

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FIGURE 3-59. Guide Pins and Ring Compressor.

TM-55-1905-223-24-3 Ship s Service Generator for Landing Craft Utility (LCU) NSN 1905-01-154-1191 Manual

REPLACEMENT

TM 55-1905-223-24-3

Install the connecting rod in the cylinder liner, and push the piston down. If the piston does not move

freely, remove the piston. Inspect for broken or damaged rings (7 through 10, Fgure 3-57). Replace

damaged rings.

Use the guide pins to pull the connecting rod against the crankshaft.

Remove the guide pins.

CAUTION

The rod cap number must match the number on the connecting rod and must be

installed with the numbers aligned to prevent damage to the connecting rods and the

crankshaft. The slot in the cap and the rod must be toward the camshaft side of the

cylinder block.

NOTE

The tang of the bearing must be in the slot of the cap. The connecting rod caps and

shells do not have oil holes.

Install the lower rod bearing (3) in the connecting rod cap (6).

n. Lubricate the bearing shell with Lubriplate or equivalent. Lubricate the connecting rod bolt threads and

the washer face with engine lubricating oil.

CAUTION

The connecting rod cap and rod numbers must match (Figure 3-60).

FIGURE 3-60. Matching Caps and Rods.

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