Inspect the cover for cracks, scratches/nicks on the sealing surfaces, or damaged threads. Remove minor scratches/nicks with 180 grit emery. Repair thread damage with helicoil…

Clean the camshaft and gear train parts in solvent. Wipe the cam dry with shop towels only. Compressor can be used to dry the other…

1. Check end gap of all rings. Insert ring in bore and push it down until its about 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) below top edge…

1. Lubricate piston pin, pin bore in piston, and bushing in rod with engine oil. 2. Install new bolts in rod and install rod cap.…

Production engines are equipped with different grade size pistons. The different grades allow factory select fitting of pistons. Correctly, three grades are used with the…

Remove and discard the old piston rings. Use a remover/installer tool similar to parallel jaw type tool shown (Figure 2-116). Discard rings after removal. Use…

There are three main journal diameter ranges. These ranges are identified by a color code paint mark near one of the journals. The three size…

Clean the crankshaft with solvent and clear the journal oil holes with a wire brush if necessary. Dry the crankshaft with compressed air or lint…

1. Remove camshaft plug at rear of block (Figure 2-109). Use long wood dowel or pipe tool and hammer to tap plug out rear of…

Camshaft bearing tool set J–33049 plus adapters J–6098-11 and J–6098-12 and tool set J–6098-01 are required for bearing replacement. During removal, bearings 1 and 5…