REASSEMBLY and

INSTALLATION Chapter 12 Classroom

Manual Page 325

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CHAPTER OBJECTIVES

Reassemble engine in a PROPER & ORGANIZED manner.

Install engine in vehicle. PRE-LUBE & make all adjustments

PRIOR to starting engine. Inspect & Complete the job.

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CHAPTER INTRODUCTION

To be sure engine is CLEAN! Low quality cores

.030” undersize crankshafts .060” oversize bores

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WARRANTY

Some engine warranties are as little as 90 days or 4000

A longer warranty usually means a higher price.

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HOSES

All hoses that are not in excellent shape must be replaced.

FUEL COOLANT WATER PUMP

RADIATOR VACUUM EMISSION

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REASSEMBLY 1

Before reassembly inspect and count all new parts.

Thoroughly clean block with hot soapy water.

Install Cam Bearings Install Soft Plugs Finger start all bolts before

torqueing them down.

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REASSEMBLY 2

Coat the Cam with engine assembly lube

Install the Cam make sure the cam can be turned

by hand. Remove old crank sprocket and

Install new one.

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REASSEMBLY 3 Install Main Bearing halves with oil holes

in block. Clean crank with carb cleaner and blow

dry. Coat Lower main bearing halves with

assembly lube. Make sure oil hole in bearing and block

align. Plastigauge each main bearing.

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4 INSTALL CAM DRIVE

Install timing chain and cam gear, align marks.

Check manual for how to align marks. Turn engine two complete revolutions Check marks again. Degree in performance camshafts. Loctite bolts and torque to specks.

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5 INSTALL TIMING COVER

If engine uses fuel pump eccentric, install it.

If engine uses a slinger install before cover.

Install timing cover seal, and lube lip with grease.

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6 INSTALL THE DAMPER

Check for slipped outer ring. Check keyway. Check for groove worn in damper

from seal. If grooved, Replace damper, or

install speedy sleeve. Use special tool to pull damper onto

crankshaft.

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7 INSTALL THE PISTONS Turn #1 crank pin to TDC. Install rings on piston separate ring gaps. Install rod bearings, install hoses on

bolts. Oil cylinder and piston with clean engine

oil. Adjust ring compressor. Install piston and rod assembly.

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8 CHECK CLEARANCES

Check rod bearing clearance with Plastigauge.

Check rod side clearance with feeler gauge.

Check deck height with depth mic.

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10 INSTALL THE OIL PUMP

Prime the pump. Make sure screen is clean, or

better replace it. Make sure screen is properly

positioned.

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11 INSTALL OIL PAN

Apply RTV to corners where cork & rubber gaskets meet.

Straighten bolt flange if necessary Oil pan and screen must match.

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12 INSTALL CYLINDER HEADS

Be sure gasket is installed in the right direction.

Make sure dowels are in the block, NOT the head.

If no dowels make alignment studs. Page 374 figure 13.19 (b)

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12 INSTALL OHC HEADS

Place # 1 Piston at TDC. Turn Cam until its timing mark is

properly located. Page 375 figure 13.20 (a) Ensure valves will not hit pistons.

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13 INSTALL HEAD BOLTS

Clean head bolt threads with a wire wheel.

Torque bolts in proper sequence. Apply sealer to bolts taped into

water jackets.

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14 INSTALL VALVE TRAIN PARTS

Use assembly lube to coat lifter bottoms and sides.

Make sure they are free in their bores. Do NOT prefill lifters. Install pushrods & Rocker Arms Lube

all wear points. Make sure shafts are installed with

the correct side up.

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15 INSTALL VALVE TRAIN PARTS

Use assembly lube to coat lifter bottoms and sides.

Make sure they are free in their bores. Do NOT prefill lifters. Install pushrods & Rocker Arms Lube

all wear points. Make sure shafts are installed with

the correct side up.

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16 INSTALL THE OIL PUMP

Prime the pump. Make sure screen is clean. Make sure screen is properly

positioned.

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17 INSTALL TIMING COVER

If engine uses fuel pump eccentric, install it.

If engine uses a slinger install before cover.

Install timing cover seal, and lube lip with grease.

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18 INSTALL THE DAMPER

Check for groove worn in damper from seal.

If grooved, Replace damper, or install speedy sleeve.

Use special tool to pull damper onto crankshaft.

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19 INSTALL OIL PAN

Apply RTV to corners where cork & rubber gaskets meet.

Straighten bolt flange if necessary Oil pan and screen must match.

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20 VALVE ADJUSTMENT

Adjust mechanical valves HOT. Adjust hydraulic valves on a V

engine with intake off.

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