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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1989CAPRICE BASE, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICAL4.3L V6 - VIN [Z]ENGINE SPECIFICATIONSPISTON/PIN/RING SPECIFICATIONS
1989 Chevrolet Caprice Base, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8
Piston/Pin/Ring Specifications
1989 Chevrolet Caprice Base, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8SECTION Piston/Pin/Ring Specifications
PISTONS, PINS & RINGS SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | In. (mm) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Piston | |||
| Clearance | .0007-.0017 (.018-.043) | ||
| Diameter | N/A | ||
| Pins | |||
| Diameter | .9270-.927333 (23.545-23.553) | ||
| Piston Fit | .0002-.0007 (.005-.017) | ||
| Rod Fit | .0008-.0016 (.020-.041) | ||
| Rings | |||
| Ring No. 1 | |||
| End Gap | .01110-.020 (.25-.51) | ||
| Side Clearance | .0012-.0032 (.030-.081) | ||
| Ring No. 2 | |||
| End Gap | .01110-.025 (.25-.64) | ||
| Side Clearance | .0012-.0032 (.030-.081) | ||
| Ring No. 3 (Oil) | |||
| End Gap | .01555-.055 (.38-1.40) | ||
| Side Clearance | .00002-.007 (.05-.17) | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.