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Section 13Connecting Rod Assembly700 SeriesOperation:To check the piston height above the cylinder block13.09Recommended torque:Engine type Nm lbf ft kgf m-Service operations:1. Remove piston assembly … … section 12Special notes and tools:Piston height tool, part number 21825496Dial gauge, part number 21825617 for use with the piston height toolCaution: The correct piston height must be maintained in service to preventdamage to the pistons and valves and ensure that the engine conforms toemissions legislation.1. Put the piston height tool on the face of the cylinder block and rotate the dial of the gauge to the zero position.2. Rotate the crankshaft until the piston is just before top dead centre (TDC).3. Carefully put the tool over the top of the piston with the plunger of the gauge in contact with the piston above the axis of thegudgeon pin. Rotate the crankshaft to ensure that the piston is at the highest position and make a note of the gauge indication.The piston height above the top face of the cylinder block should be 0,38/0,51 mm (0.015/0.020in).05/99Printed in England© Propriety information of Perkins Engines Company Limited, all rights reserved6157.4400.0100TX51-19M-1-SM 01-29-02435