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C.
INSPECT - Continued.
2.
INSPECT PISTON ROD.
a.
Run your finger along piston rod (2) surface C.
Feel for any scratches or sharp edges that may
damage preformed packings and seals. Inspect
surface C for scratches, pits, cracking or wear
that exposes base metal through chrome plating.
b.
Remove sharp edges of nicks and scratches
using crocus cloth.
c.
Replace piston rod (2) if scratches or pits cannot
be polished out, if scratch exceeds 0.5 in. (12,7
mm) in length, or if base metal is exposed
through chrome plating.
d.
Run your finger along edge of surface D and feel
for nicks and sharp edges. Remove sharp
edges using crocus cloth.
e.
If edge of surface D is cracked or broken off,
replace piston rod (2).
f.
Inspect threads E. If threads are distorted,
replace piston rod (2).
3.
INSPECT CYLINDER CAP.
a.
Visually inspect cylinder cap (5), preformed
packing groove F, and cylinder tube seating
surface G. Feel for any raised edges or nicks
that may damage preformed packings or impair
sealing.
b.
Remove raised edges and nicks with crocus
cloth.
c.
Replace cylinder cap (5) if raised edges or nicks
cannot be polished out.
d.
Inspect threads H. If threads are distorted,
replace cylinder cap (5).
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