Lincoln Nautilus: Engine System - General Information / Piston Inspection. General Procedures
Inspection
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NOTE:
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) pin bosses,
(3) skirts 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.
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NOTE:
Make sure the oil ring holes are clean.
Using a Piston Ring Groove Scraper, clean the piston ring grooves.
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
Measure the piston diameter 90 degrees from the piston
pin and down from the top of the piston to the point indicated...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Feeler Gauge
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
NOTE:
Use care when fitting piston rings to avoid possible damage to the piston ring or the cylinder bore...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
100-001
(T50T-100-A)
Slide Hammer
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Threadlock 262TA-26
WSK-M2G351-A6
Repair
All core plugs
NOTE:
Cylinder block core plug shown, cylinder head core plug similar...
Roof Opening Panel
The roof opening panel consists of the following:
Air deflector
Sliding glass panel
Sliding glass panel motor
Shield assembly
Shield motor
Roof opening panel fixed glass
Roof opening panel frame assembly
Roof opening panel drain hoses
Roof opening panel control switch
Roof opening panel seal
The
roof opening panel motor m..