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Mercury Cougar Piston
Part Number: F3AZ-6108-CB$21.81 MSRP: $29.81You Save: $8.00 (27%)Ships in 1 Business Day
Mercury Cougar Piston
Part Number: E9TZ-6108-DB$19.28 MSRP: $26.34You Save: $7.06 (27%)Ships in 1 Business DayMercury Cougar Piston & Pin Assembly
Part Number: F2ZZ6108DB$27.08 MSRP: $37.62You Save: $10.54 (29%)Ships in 1-2 Business Days
Mercury Cougar Piston
Mercury Cougar Piston converts the explosive force generated in every cylinder into motion that propels the vehicle along its path. When the connecting rod is pushed against, its up and down motion is converted into crankshaft rotation. This is applied to turn the vehicle's wheels and to provide engine power which is imparted through the gear system. Each Mercury factory unit from the first Cougar onward is cast or forged from lightweight aluminum alloy, ensuring strength without excess weight. Throughout the years, engine drivers have increasingly discovered two varieties of Piston styles, namely, cast hypereutectic for daily cruising and forged for serious power. The latter is capable of standing up to greater heat and pressure. The new thin ring packs, some only 1 millimeter, can cut friction, improve sealing and allow designers to create lighter crowns. The use of clips to hold floating pins allows the Piston to easily pivot on the rod and ensure strength without weight loss. Coatings on the skirt of each Mercury Cougar are able to deflect heat as well as fight scuffing. Choosing the right bore size, compression ratio, and valve clearance must keep the happy Piston from knocking for smooth power. Classic Mercury performance builds would not be possible without this. This meticulous combination of parts makes sure that every Cougar is confident accelerating and ensures Piston life for countless miles.
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Mercury Cougar Piston Parts Questions & Experts Answers
- Q: How to remove the piston and connecting rod assemblies on Mercury Cougar?A:Prior to removing the piston and connecting rod assemblies, the cylinder heads, oil pan, and oil pickup must be taken off. First, completely remove the ridge at the top of each cylinder using a ridge reaming tool, following the manufacturer's instructions, as failure to do so may result in piston breakage. After the ridges are removed, turn the engine upside down so the Crankshaft is facing up. Before removing the connecting rods, check the endplay with feeler gauges, ensuring the play is eliminated; if the endplay exceeds the service limit, new connecting rods may be necessary. Check the connecting rods and caps for identification marks, and if they are not marked, use a small center punch to create indentations. Loosen each connecting rod cap nut half a turn until they can be removed by hand, then take off the number one connecting rod cap and bearing insert, ensuring not to drop the bearing insert. To protect the crankshaft journal and cylinder wall, slip a short length of plastic or rubber hose over each connecting rod cap bolt before removing the piston. Push the connecting rod and piston assembly out through the top of the engine, using a wooden hammer handle to assist, and if resistance is felt, verify that all ridge material has been removed. Repeat this process for the remaining cylinders, and after removal, reassemble the connecting rod caps and bearing inserts in their respective rods, installing the cap nuts finger tight to prevent accidental damage to the bearing surfaces.
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