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SMU - Revised Engine Mechanical Specification

Subject:Revised Engine Mechanical Specification

Models:1996 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Models
1998 Chevrolet and GMC F Model
1998-1999 Chevrolet and GMC C/K/G/P12/P32/42/B/C Models
with 6.0L, 7.0L or 7.4L Engine (VINs P, M, J, B, D - RPOs LS0, LR0, L29, L21, LP4)



This bulletin is being issued to revise the Mechanical Specifications in the Engine Mechanical Specification sub-section of the Engine Section in the 1996 C/K Service Manuals, and the 1998 and 1999 C/K/G/P12/P32/P42/B/C/F Service Manuals.

Revise the text of the Engine Mechanical Specification for the Piston Pin Fit in Rod Clearance Specification for the 1996 7.4 L (L29) to read as follows:

Fit in Rod -- 0.0787-0.0533 mm (0.0031-0.0021 in) -- Interference

Revise the text of the Engine Mechanical Specification for the Piston Diameter Specification for the 1998-1999 7.4 L (L29, L21) and 1999 7.4 L (LP4) to read as follows:

Piston Diameter -- 107.891-107.904 mm (4.2477-4.2482 in)

Revise the text of the Engine Mechanical Specification for the Piston Diameter Specification for the 1998 6.0 L (LS0) to read as follows:

Piston Diameter -- 99.936-99.984 mm (3.934-3.936 in)

Revise the text of the Engine Mechanical Specification for the Bore and Piston Diameter Specifications for the 1998 7.0 L (LR0) to read as follows:

Bore -- 107.950 mm (4.250 in)

Piston Diameter -- 107.873-107.922 mm (4.247--4.248 in)