REASSEMBLY and INSTALLATION

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REASSEMBLY andINSTALLATION
CBC AUTOMOTIVE RK

• Chapter 12
• Classroom Manual
• Page 325

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CHAPTER OBJECTIVES
CBC AUTOMOTIVE RK

• 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
CBC AUTOMOTIVE RK

• To be sure engine is CLEAN!
• Low quality cores
• .030 undersize crankshafts
• .060 oversize bores

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WARRANTY
CBC AUTOMOTIVE RK

• Some engine warranties are as little as 90 days
  or 4000
• A longer warranty usually means a higher price.

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HOSES
CBC AUTOMOTIVE RK

• All hoses that are not in excellent shape must be
  replaced.
• FUEL
• COOLANT WATER PUMP RADIATOR
• VACUUM
• EMISSION

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REASSEMBLY 1
CBC AUTOMOTIVE RK

• 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
CBC AUTOMOTIVE RK

• 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
CBC AUTOMOTIVE RK

• 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
CBC AUTOMOTIVE RK

• 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
CBC AUTOMOTIVE RK

• 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
CBC AUTOMOTIVE RK

• 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
CBC AUTOMOTIVE RK

• 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
CBC AUTOMOTIVE RK

• 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
CBC AUTOMOTIVE RK

• 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
CBC AUTOMOTIVE RK

• 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
CBC AUTOMOTIVE RK

• 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
CBC AUTOMOTIVE RK

• 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
CBC AUTOMOTIVE RK

• 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
CBC AUTOMOTIVE RK

• 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
CBC AUTOMOTIVE RK

• 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
CBC AUTOMOTIVE RK

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

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17 INSTALL TIMING COVER
CBC AUTOMOTIVE RK

• 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
CBC AUTOMOTIVE RK

• 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
CBC AUTOMOTIVE RK

• 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
CBC AUTOMOTIVE RK

• Adjust mechanical valves HOT.
• Adjust hydraulic valves on a V engine with intake
  off.