Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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 matched set and should not be interchanged.
Measure the piston pin bore diameter in two directions on each side. Verify the diameter is within specification.
- If out of specification, install new components as necessary.
Piston -Diameter
1. Measure the piston diameter 90 degrees from the piston pin at the point indicated.
- If out of specification, install new components as necessary.
Piston -to Cylinder Bore Clearance
1. Subtract the piston diameter from the cylinder bore diameter to find the piston-to-cylinder bore clearance.
Piston Inspection
Special Tool(s)
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 o ...
Piston - Selection
NOTE: The cylinder bore must be within the specifications for
taper and out-of-round before fitting a
piston.
1. Select a piston size based on the cylinder bore.
2. NOTE: For precision fit, new ...
Other materials:
Engine (Installation)
Special Tool(s)
Spreader Bar
303-D089 (D93P-6001-A3)
Support Bracket, Engine
303-639
Lifting Bracket, Engine
303-D087 (D93P-6001-A1)
Lifting Bracket, Engine
303-D088 (D93P-6001-A2)
Lifting Brac ...
Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Shaft Seal
Special Tool(s)
Holding Fixture, Compressor
Clutch (3.8L vehicles)
412-098 (T94P-19703-AH)
Holding Fixture, Compressor
Clutch (4.6L vehicles)
412-103 (T95L-19703-AH)
Protector, A/C Compressor
Shaft Oil Seal
412-06 ...
Spark Plug - Inspection
1. Inspect the spark plug for a bridged gap.
Check for deposit build-up closing the gap between the electrodes.
Deposits are caused
by oil or carbon fouling.
Clean the spark plug.
2. Check for oil fouling.
Check for wet, black deposits on th ...
