Lincoln Aviator: Engine System - General Information / General Procedures - Piston Selection
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specifications.
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NOTE:
The cylinder bore must be within the specifications for taper and out-of-round before fitting a piston.
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Measure the cylinder bore in 2 directions.
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Select a piston size based on the cylinder bore.
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NOTE:
For precision fit, new pistons are divided into 3
categories within each size range based on their relative position
within the range. A paint spot or specific size grade on a new piston
indicates the position within the size range.
Choose the piston with the correct paint color or specific size grade.
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...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Plastic Scraper
Nylon Bristle Disk
Plastic Razor Blade
Lint-Free Towel
Isopropyl Alcohol – 90 Percent Minimum
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket RemoverZC-30-A
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Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep WipesZC-31-B
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Motorcraft® Engine Shampoo and DegreaserZC-20
ESR-M14P3-A
Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts CleanerPM-4-A, PM-4-B
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Cleaning
NOTICE:
This procedure is only to be used on the sealing surfaces of
metal components...
Other information:
Repair
NOTE:
This procedure may be carried out on rubber hoses only. If a
plastic washer hose is damaged, a new washer hose must be installed.
Locate and verify the damaged washer hose.
Cut the hose cleanly and remove the damaged portion of the washer hose...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-153
(T80T-4000-W)
Handle
303-1247VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and InstallerTKIT-2006UF-FLMTKIT-2006UF-ROW
Plastic Scraper
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV SiliconeTA-357
WSE-M4G323-A6
Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket RemoverZC-30-A
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Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep WipesZC-31-B
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Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts CleanerPM-4-A, PM-4-B
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Removal
NOTICE:
During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely
important...