Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Piston Inspection
Special Tool(s)
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Scraper, Piston Ring Groove 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.
1. 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.
2. Use the Piston Ring Groove Scraper to clean the piston ring grooves.
- Make sure the oil ring holes are clean.
Crankshaft - Connecting Rod Journal Taper, Out of Round
1. Measure the crankshaft connecting rod journal diameters in two
directions perpendicular to one
another at each end of the connecting rod journal. The difference in the
measurements from
one e ...
Piston - Pin to Bore Diameter
1. WARNING: Cover the end of the pin bore with a hand or shop rag when
removing
the retainer ring, since it has a tendency to spring out. Wear eye protection.
NOTE: Piston and piston pins are a matc ...
Other materials:
Pinpoint Tests
CAUTION: Do not make jumper connections except as directed.
Incorrect connections
may damage the voltage regulator test terminals, fuses, or fuse links.
CAUTION: Do not allow any metal object to come in contact with the
generator housing
and inter ...
Communications Network (Diagnosis and Testing)
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 14 , Multiplex Communication Network for
schematic and connector
information.
Special Tool(s)
73 Digital Multimeter or
equivalent
105-R0051
Worldwide Diagnostic System
(WDS)
418-F224,
New Genera ...
Valve Seals
Special Tool(s)
Valve Spring Compressor
303-452 (T93P-6565-AR)
Valve Stem Seal Replacer
303-383 (T91P-6571-A)
Compressor, Valve Spring
(Exhaust)
303-567 (T97P- 6565-AH)
Material
Item
Specification
Supe ...
