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Submitted 208 days ago...

Glint972

Glint972

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Installing pistons

I am taking apart my 76 mgb 4-cyl 18v engine. Which way do the notches in the pistons face in there bores .Do they all face forward ? Any help ?
thanks. Alan

 
 
 
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Submitted 208 days ago...

Rick_

Rick_

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The rods and rod caps have a make on them that should line up with each other , place 2 rods and caps on the same throw of the crank and make sure they fit ok , turn the crank over and make sure it turns freely and don't lock up the crank , is will mean they are installed correctly , I am not sure which way the notches go on the pistons go but he rod and rod caps must match up, if these are correct the piston notches will be also

 

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Submitted 206 days ago...

Theseus235

Theseus235

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All notches point toward the front of the engine

 
 

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