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Cylinder Bore - Taper

  1. Measure the cylinder bore at the top, middle, and bottom of piston ring travel in two directions as indicated. Verify the cylinder bore is within the wear limit. The difference indicates the cylinder bore taper. Bore the cylinder to the next oversize.
    Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Bore Measurement
    G02156246Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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