Technician A says to be sure the piston notch "front" or arrow points toward the front of the engine. Technician B says to be sure that the piston ring gaps all line up before installing the piston.. Who is right?

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Technician A is correct because the piston notch "front" or arrow is typically used to indicate the orientation of the piston towards the front of the engine for proper installation. Technician B is incorrect because piston ring gaps should not line up; they should be staggered around the circumference of the piston to prevent compression leaks.

Technician a Says to Be Sure the Piston Notch "Front