How to remove the piston/connecting rod assemblies on Chevrolet K1500?

Before the piston/connecting rod assemblies are removed, take off cylinder heads, oil pan and the oil pump. Using a ridge reaming tool, completely eliminate any ridge existing at the top of each cylinder. If this is not done before removing them, pistons will be broken. Fold engine up-side down so that the crankshaft is turned facing upwards after removal of ridges from cylinders. It is important to check end play on connecting rods with a feeler gauge before they can be removed. Place the first feeler gauge in between crankshaft throw and first connecting rod until all play is gone. The endplay equals to one or more thicknesses of feeler gauges if used together in a stack. When endplay exceeds service limit for wear, it means new connecting rods will have to be installed. Any identification marks should be on caps and rods of connection Check All marks are checked bearing Let every single nut on the cap of a connecting rod loosen by half turn until it comes out by hand Remove bear-ing insert remove Wear safety glasses throw Protects walls while also protecting journals Push down on upper bearing Use wood Hammer handle Double-check for forgotten ridges or pieces within individual bores Repeat for each remaining bore After disassembly install nuts onto cap bolts so that caps may take place upon bearings without tightening them too far Use old inserts when cleaning journals prior to reassembly.

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Chevrolet K1500 Piston Asm,(W/ Pinion)(Std)
Part Number: 88894280
$112.27 MSRP: $177.43
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- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston
- Replaces: 12522850
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-1999 Chevrolet K1500 | K1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, K1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX | 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet K1500 Piston Kit, (Includes Rings) Std
Part Number: 12455573
$65.88 MSRP: $132.83
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston, Piston Assembly
- Replaces: 14094013
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1995 Chevrolet K1500 | K1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, K1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX | 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet K1500 Piston Asm,(W/ Pinion)(0.127 Mm Outside)
Part Number: 88894281
$101.77 MSRP: $205.22
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston
- Replaces: 12533560
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-1999 Chevrolet K1500 | K1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, K1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX | 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet K1500 Pin Kit,Piston
Part Number: 19302651
$112.88 MSRP: $178.40
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- Other Name: PIN KIT,PSTN; Piston
- Replaces: 12555794, 12563088
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991 Chevrolet K1500 | K1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, K1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX
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Chevrolet K1500 Piston,Engine
Part Number: 12550059
$200.47 MSRP: $316.84
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1999 Chevrolet K1500 | K1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, K1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX | 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel
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Chevrolet K1500 Piston & Pinion Assembly, Service Std
Part Number: 23500391
$155.92 MSRP: $246.43
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988-1993 Chevrolet K1500 | K1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, K1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX | 8 Cyl 6.2L Diesel
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Chevrolet K1500 Piston, (W/Pinion)
Part Number: 12550062
$194.77 MSRP: $307.86
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1999 Chevrolet K1500 | K1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, K1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX | 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel
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Chevrolet K1500 Piston & Piston Pinion Assembly, .030 Outside
Part Number: 14093991
$7.26 MSRP: $133.33
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1991 Chevrolet K1500 | K1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, K1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX | 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet K1500 Piston Asm,(W/ Pinion)(Std)
Part Number: 19302143
$110.32 MSRP: $173.58
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston
- Replaces: 12528891
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-1999 Chevrolet K1500 | K1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, K1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX | 8 Cyl 5.0L
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Chevrolet K1500 Piston Asm (0.005 Oversize)
Part Number: 12563089
Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston
- Replaces: 12555795, 10232018
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991 Chevrolet K1500 | K1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, K1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX
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Chevrolet K1500 PISTON, Engine Piston
Part Number: 12361240
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- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1993 Chevrolet K1500 | K1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, K1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX | 6 Cyl 4.3L
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Chevrolet K1500 Piston Kit, (Includes Rings) High, Limit
Part Number: 12455574
Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston, Piston Assembly
- Replaces: 14094014
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1995 Chevrolet K1500 | K1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, K1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX | 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet K1500 PISTON, Engine Piston
Part Number: 14094015
Product Specifications
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1995 Chevrolet K1500 | K1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, K1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX | 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet K1500 Piston & Pinion Assembly, Service 0.75Mm Outside
Part Number: 23500393
Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988-1993 Chevrolet K1500 | K1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, K1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX | 8 Cyl 6.2L Diesel
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Chevrolet K1500 Piston & Piston Pinion Assembly, Service Std.High Limit
Part Number: 14093990
Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1991 Chevrolet K1500 | K1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, K1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX | 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet K1500 Piston Kit,Engine (.020 Oversize)
Part Number: 12366181
Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON KIT, Engine Piston
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995 Chevrolet K1500 | K1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, K1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX | 6 Cyl 4.3L
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Chevrolet K1500 Piston Kit,Engine (.030 Oversize)
Part Number: 12366182
Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON KIT, Engine Piston
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995 Chevrolet K1500 | K1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, K1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX | 6 Cyl 4.3L
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Chevrolet K1500 Piston Asm,(W/ Pinion) .025 Mm Oversize
Part Number: 12369543
Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-1999 Chevrolet K1500 | K1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, K1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX | 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet K1500 Piston, (W/Pinion)
Part Number: 14093989
Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1991 Chevrolet K1500 | K1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, K1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX | 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet K1500 Piston & Piston Pinion Asm (High Limit)
Part Number: 10106472
Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988-1990 Chevrolet K1500 | K1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, K1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX

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Chevrolet K1500 Piston

Piston in Chevrolet K1500 vehicles is part of the internal combustion engine which converts the power of combustion into energy required to power the vehicle. It function in such a manner that through the pressure of the expanding gases are transmitted to the crank shaft to enable the engine to perform efficiently. Ordinary K1500 Pistons are made out of aluminum alloys which give them strength and light weight; However, K1500 pistons used in racing cars may be forged or billeted. In K1500 models used in different years, there are several kinds of pistons, such as trunk pistons supported by side forces and provided with oil rings. Crosshead pistons are applied to big diesel engines to promote oil supply and slash friction whereas slipper pistons are applied to high-speed petrol engines with the ambition of bettering balance pushrod and efficiency. These pistons are built with great precision, for example through the incorporation of cooling cavities, and are designed to perform well and last long in any engine type.

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Chevrolet K1500 Piston Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Piston Asm,(W/ Pinion)(Std)
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Q: How to remove the piston/connecting rod assemblies on Chevrolet K1500?
A: Before the piston/connecting rod assemblies are removed, take off Cylinder Heads, oil pan and the oil pump. Using a ridge reaming tool, completely eliminate any ridge existing at the top of each cylinder. If this is not done before removing them, pistons will be broken. Fold engine up-side down so that the Crankshaft is turned facing upwards after removal of ridges from cylinders. It is important to check end play on connecting rods with a feeler gauge before they can be removed. Place the first feeler gauge in between crankshaft throw and first connecting rod until all play is gone. The endplay equals to one or more thicknesses of feeler gauges if used together in a stack. When endplay exceeds service limit for wear, it means new connecting rods will have to be installed. Any identification marks should be on caps and rods of connection Check All marks are checked bearing Let every single nut on the cap of a connecting rod loosen by half turn until it comes out by hand Remove bear-ing insert remove Wear safety glasses throw Protects walls while also protecting journals Push down on upper bearing Use wood Hammer handle Double-check for forgotten ridges or pieces within individual bores Repeat for each remaining bore After disassembly install nuts onto cap bolts so that caps may take place upon bearings without tightening them too far Use old inserts when cleaning journals prior to reassembly.

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