What steps should be followed before installing the piston and connecting rod assemblies on Pontiac Firebird?

Before installing the piston and connecting rod assemblies, ensure the cylinder walls are clean, the top edge of each cylinder is chamfered, and the crankshaft is in place. Remove the connecting rod cap from the number one connecting rod, take out the old bearing inserts, and wipe the bearing surfaces with a clean, lint-free cloth. Clean the back side of the new upper bearing half and lay it in place in the connecting rod, ensuring the tab fits into the recess without hammering or nicking the bearing face, and do not lubricate at this time. Clean the back side of the other bearing insert and install it in the rod cap, again ensuring the tab fits into the recess without applying lubricant. Position the piston ring gaps appropriately and slip a section of plastic or rubber hose over the connecting rod cap bolts. Lubricate the piston and rings with clean engine oil, attach a piston ring compressor, and leave the skirt protruding about 1/4-inch to guide the piston into the cylinder. Rotate the crankshaft until the number one connecting rod journal is at bottom dead center, then apply a uniform coat of engine oil to the cylinder walls. With the notch on top of the piston facing the front of the engine, gently place the piston/connecting rod assembly into the number one cylinder bore, resting the bottom edge of the ring compressor on the engine block, and tap the top edge to ensure contact around the circumference. Clean the number one connecting rod journal on the crankshaft and the bearing faces in the rod. Carefully tap the top of the piston with a wooden hammer handle while guiding the connecting rod into place on the crankshaft journal, ensuring the rings remain compressed and stopping if any resistance is felt. After installation, check the connecting rod bearing oil clearance before permanently bolting the rod cap in place by laying a piece of Plastigage on the number one connecting rod journal. Clean the connecting rod cap bearing face, install the rod cap ensuring the mating marks align, and tighten the nuts to the specified torque without rotating the crankshaft. Remove the rod cap carefully to avoid disturbing the Plastigage, compare the width of the crushed Plastigage to the scale on the container to obtain the oil clearance, and ensure it meets specifications. Scrape off any Plastigage material without scratching the bearing, clean the bearing faces, and apply a uniform layer of moly-based grease or engine assembly lube. Slide the connecting rod back into place, remove the protective hoses, install the rod cap, and tighten the nuts to the specified torque. Repeat the procedure for the remaining piston/connecting rod assemblies, ensuring cleanliness and correct piston orientation. After all assemblies are installed, rotate the crankshaft by hand to check for binding, and finally, check the connecting rod endplay against specifications to ensure correctness.

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Pontiac Firebird Piston Kit, (Includes Rings) Std
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- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston, Piston Assembly
- Replaces: 14094013
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- 1985-1991 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR, CONVERTIBLE | 8 Cyl 5.0L
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- 1982-1986 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR | 8 Cyl 5.0L
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- Replaces: 88894011, 12456108, 88894273
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- 1998-2002 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR, CONVERTIBLE, COUPE | 8 Cyl 5.7L
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- 1995-2002 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR, CONVERTIBLE, COUPE | 6 Cyl 3.8L
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- 1985-1986 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.5L
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- 1993-1995 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR, CONVERTIBLE | 6 Cyl 3.4L
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- 1985-1989 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR | 6 Cyl 2.8L
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Pontiac Firebird Piston

Piston is part of each internal combustion engine found in Pontiac Firebird auto vehicles and it plays the role of converting the power of combustion into the energy which is required for powering the auto vehicle. Piston is also another very effective part that has the responsibility to transfer the power from the expanding gases to the crankshaft. In Pontiac Firebird there are various types of Pistons used such as trunk pistons which are used engine type of petrol or diesel and provides side forces and oil ring for lift. Further, racing Pistons are light in weight but strong to withstand high RPM's which are required in racing operations. These include slipper and deflector Pistons and this has clearly captured a new level of fact concerning the engineering of the Pontiac Fire bird.

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Q: What steps should be followed before installing the piston and connecting rod assemblies on Pontiac Firebird?
A: Before installing the piston and connecting rod assemblies, ensure the cylinder walls are clean, the top edge of each cylinder is chamfered, and the Crankshaft is in place. Remove the connecting rod cap from the number one connecting rod, take out the old bearing inserts, and wipe the bearing surfaces with a clean, lint-free cloth. Clean the back side of the new upper bearing half and lay it in place in the connecting rod, ensuring the tab fits into the recess without hammering or nicking the bearing face, and do not lubricate at this time. Clean the back side of the other bearing insert and install it in the rod cap, again ensuring the tab fits into the recess without applying lubricant. Position the Piston Ring gaps appropriately and slip a section of plastic or rubber hose over the connecting rod cap bolts. Lubricate the piston and rings with clean engine oil, attach a piston ring compressor, and leave the skirt protruding about 1/4-inch to guide the piston into the cylinder. Rotate the crankshaft until the number one connecting rod journal is at bottom dead center, then apply a uniform coat of engine oil to the cylinder walls. With the notch on top of the piston facing the front of the engine, gently place the piston/connecting rod assembly into the number one cylinder bore, resting the bottom edge of the ring compressor on the engine block, and tap the top edge to ensure contact around the circumference. Clean the number one connecting rod journal on the crankshaft and the bearing faces in the rod. Carefully tap the top of the piston with a wooden hammer handle while guiding the connecting rod into place on the crankshaft journal, ensuring the rings remain compressed and stopping if any resistance is felt. After installation, check the connecting rod bearing oil clearance before permanently bolting the rod cap in place by laying a piece of Plastigage on the number one connecting rod journal. Clean the connecting rod cap bearing face, install the rod cap ensuring the mating marks align, and tighten the nuts to the specified torque without rotating the crankshaft. Remove the rod cap carefully to avoid disturbing the Plastigage, compare the width of the crushed Plastigage to the scale on the container to obtain the oil clearance, and ensure it meets specifications. Scrape off any Plastigage material without scratching the bearing, clean the bearing faces, and apply a uniform layer of moly-based grease or engine assembly lube. Slide the connecting rod back into place, remove the protective hoses, install the rod cap, and tighten the nuts to the specified torque. Repeat the procedure for the remaining piston/connecting rod assemblies, ensuring cleanliness and correct piston orientation. After all assemblies are installed, rotate the crankshaft by hand to check for binding, and finally, check the connecting rod endplay against specifications to ensure correctness.