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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1990STEP VAN 5.7 K, AUTOMATIC, 3L80/M40REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICAL6.2L V8 DIESEL - VINS [C,J]ENGINE SPECIFICATIONSPISTON/PIN/RING SPECIFICATIONS
1990 Chevrolet Step Van 5.7 K, Automatic, 3L80/M40
Piston/Pin/Ring Specifications
1990 Chevrolet Step Van 5.7 K, Automatic, 3L80/M40SECTION Piston/Pin/Ring Specifications
PISTONS, PINS & RINGS SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | In. (mm) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Piston Clearance | |||
| Bohn Pistons | |||
| Bores No. 1-6 | .0035-.0045 (.089-.115) | ||
| Bores No. 7 & 8 | .0040-.0050 (.102-.128) | ||
| Zollner Pistons | |||
| Bores No. 1-6 | .0044-.0054 (.112-.138) | ||
| Bores No. 7 & 8 | .0049-.0059 (.125-.151) | ||
| Pins | |||
| Diameter | 1.2203-1.2206 (30.996-31.004) | ||
| Piston Fit | Slip Fit | ||
| Rod Fit | .00031-.00121 (.0081-.0309) | ||
| Rings | |||
| No. 1 | |||
| End Gap | .012-.023 (.30-.55) | ||
| Side Clearance | .0030-.0070 (.076-.178) | ||
| No. 2 | |||
| End Gap | .029-.039 (.75-1.00) | ||
| Side Clearance | .0015-.0031 (.039-.080) | ||
| No. 3 (Oil) | |||
| End Gap | .010-.020 (.25-.51) | ||
| Side Clearance | .0016-.0038 (.040-.096) | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.