I think this engine has a needle roller bearing at the end of the rod (which is where I have to insert the gudgeon pin).
Today I'm picking up the new piston and circlips. I'll be using the same old gudgeon pin. I'll follow the methods you advised here to install the pin and circlips.
Do you have any other recommendations for a newbie before reassembling a small engine (don't want to mess it up)?
I know I have to lube everything, already have a new crankcase gasket and cleaned the surfaces where that gasket will seat (it's a dry install gasket I was told by the dealer), also new piston rings, have to press the rings when installing the cylinder so they don't get caught, know the arrow at top of piston has to face muffler side, cleaned carbon and everything up, etc.
I also want to know when I install the bolts to fasten the cylinder, how far should I go in terms of torque (I guess I don't want to over tight the crankcase gasket)? I don't have a torque wrench.
Also I've cleaned, reassembled the carburator and replaced all gaskets, needle, etc. The only question I have about that one is, the new gaskets are factory coated with some sort of powder, should I clean that up before installing or just install them as they are?
Do I have to use a procedure to seat the new piston rings? I have to consider I'm installing a new piston with an old cylinder (cross hatch pattern not present, so it's probably what you call glazed). Do I have to run the engine in any particular way for the first few minutes?
