Piston Inspection

Special Tools

Illustration	Tool Name	Tool Number
	Piston Ring Groove Cleaner	303-D033 (D81L-6002-D) or equivalent

CAUTION: Do not use a caustic cleaning solution or a wire brush to clean the pistons or damage can occur.

Clean and inspect the (1) ring lands, (2) skirts, (3) pin bosses, and the (4) tops of the pistons. If wear marks, scores or glazing is found on the piston skirt, check for a bent or twisted connecting rod.

Fig 1: Cleaning And Inspecting Ring Lands, Skirts, Pin Bosses And Tops Of Pistons

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Use the special tool to clean the piston ring grooves.
- Make sure the oil ring holes are clean.

Fig 2: Cleaning Piston Ring Grooves

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.