Engine Assembly

CYLINDER HEAD

Reverse disassembly procedure to assemble, installing valve springs with narrow pitch of spring toward head.

PISTON, ROD & CRANKSHAFT

Fig. 27 Main Bearing Cap Bolt Tightening Sequence:

Fig. 28 Piston Ring Gap Spacing:

Fig. 29 Piston Dimensions:

1. Install crankshaft main bearings and caps and tighten in sequence shown in Fig. 27 to specifications. If crankshaft endplay was out of specification when measured, replace the thrust bearing.
2. Install piston rings as shown in Fig. 28, then install connecting rod bearings with oil holes aligned. Install piston and rod assemblies into proper cylinder and torque rod bolts to 10-12 ft. lbs. plus an additional 35-40° or to 17-21 ft. lbs. Piston skirt diameter (A) should be 2.9911-2.9915 inch standard piston and dimension (a) .374 inch, Fig. 29.
3. Connecting rod side clearance should be .0079-.0185 inch. If not, replace connecting rod or crankshaft.