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Piston & Rod Assembly

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  1. Each rod is sorted into 1 of 4 size tolerance ranges from 0-.0009" (0-.024 mm) in .0002" (.006 mm) increments. Size depends on crank journal bore. A number between 1 and 4 is stamped on split line of rod big end. Any combination of numbers between 1 and 4 may be found on any engine. See CONNECTING RODS  under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS.
    NOTE: Reference numbers are for big end bore code, and do not indicate rod position in engine.
  2. Install piston and connecting rod so arrow on top of piston points toward timing belt, and connecting rod oil hole points toward intake manifold side of engine. See Fig 1.
Fig 1: Positioning Piston On Connecting Rod
G96F07971Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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