Hercules G4800 — To Remove The Connecting Rods
Repair & overhaul
For the Hercules G4800, from the Hercules service manual.
Before you start
- Keep rod caps and bearings together.
Procedure
- Drain radiator and engine block.
- Remove thermostat housing, thermostat, and water manifolds.
- Disconnect air cleaner hose and exhaust pipe.
- Disconnect fuel lines and remove from pump and nozzle holders.
- Remove cylinder head covers, rocker arms, and push rods.
- Remove cylinder head nuts and lift cylinder head.
- Remove oil pan, oil pump, lines, and piston oil spray nozzles.
- Scrape carbon and remove rod caps and pistons.
Source: Hercules service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.