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Cylinder Block Assembly: Specifications

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS






CYLINDER BLOCK






PISTONS






PISTON PINS






PISTON RINGS






CONNECTING RODS






CRANKSHAFT






CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING SELECTION










MAIN BEARING CAPS





NOTE: Lubricate the bedplate retaining bolts with clean engine oil prior to installation.

Install the bedplate retaining bolts, making sure to place the stud bolts in the correct location, Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
- Hand tighten bolts 1D,1G and 1F until the bedplate contacts the block.
- Tighten bolts 1A - 1J to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.)
- Tighten bolts 1 - 8 to 7 Nm (5 ft. lbs.)
- Turn bolts 1 - 8 an additional 90°.
- Tighten bolts A - E 27 Nm ( 20 ft. lbs.).

ROD BEARING CAPS

CAUTION: Connecting Rod Bolts are Torque to Yield Bolts and Must Not Be Reused. Always replace the Rod Bolts whenever they are loosened or removed.

Lubricate rod bolts and bearing surfaces with engine oil.
Tighten bolts to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.) plus 90°.

CRANKSHAFT PULLEY

Crankshaft Damper Bolt 175 Nm (130 ft.lbs.)