Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Cylinder Bore Taper - Revised Specification


Article No. CYLINDER BORE TAPER - 6.9L DIESEL -
87-5-32 REVISED SPECIFICATION

LIGHT TRUCK 1983-87 E SERIES, F SERIES

ISSUE: The cylinder bore taper specification for the 6.9L diesel engine has been changed.

ACTION: Please update the cylinder block specifications footnote found at the end of Section 22-08, 6.9L diesel engine in the Light Truck Shop Manual, Volume B. The inspection and repair procedure remain unchanged.


SPECIFICATION CHART

Old Spec. Now Spec.

Cylinder Bore Taper
(Top To Bottom) .005" Max. .003" Max.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: "INFORMATION ONLY"