Piston Rod Guide
A safe, easy-to-use tool designed to assist in the re-
moval and installation of pistons and rod assemblies.
Rod guide has two sets of quick change adapters
that snap in and out of prong ends.
Contents List:
1 - Rod Guide
2 Sets - Quick Change Adapters
Constructed of durable high quality plastic to pro-
tect from metal to metal contact. Prevents damage
to crankshafts and piston cylinder walls by protect-
ing exposed piston rod bolts, and at the same time,
safely guides piston rods during removal and instal-
lation.
TO REMOVE PISTON:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Remove nuts from piston rod bolts.
Place small adapters into prong ends and onto rod bolt ends.
Tap base of tool with palm of hand or hammer to break loose rod cap union.
Remove bottom rod cap and small adapters.
Place prong ends of tool onto piston rod bolts and push on base to remove piston rod
ends through cylinder bore.
TO INSTALL PISTON:
1.
Spread prongs of tool over crankshaft and push up through cylinder bore and onto
piston rod bolts.
2.
3.
Apply piston ring compressor and start piston into cylinder bore.
Tool may be removed when piston rod properly seals onto crankshaft.
This guide tool provides user with a "GO" or "NO GO" feature. If rod angle isn't correct
during removal and installation of piston, the tool will not allow you to continue with
out making adjustments to correct crankshaft angle by turning crankshaft. This helps
prevent damage to crankshaft and cylinder walls caused by misalignment.
Related Component (Sold Separately):
ALL96481 4.5" Rod Guide Tool Extensions, 1-Pair
Allstar Performance 8300 Lane Dr., Watervliet, MI 49098
Form 1048
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