Long Block Assembly

Push rod tubes. Always use new tubes and new seals. For longevity via oil cooling use STOCK style. Paint flat black for cooking. Install with seams up.

Inspection

Initial cleaning Examine the case to determine if serviceable. You are looking for stripped, broken, or missing bolts and studs, cracks in the case. Knowing the overall condition of your case is necessary so that you can make the correct choices to proceed. Stripped...

Order Parts

Bearings Case nuts After Receiving: Measure Bearings and make sure they are the correct size. They might have been mis-boxed.Measure dowel pins , specifically for length against your dowel pin holes. Too long and the bearing will pinch and be too tight against the...

Short Block Assembly

Install dowel pins. Test fit the main thrust bearings. Mark the centerline of the bearing to make installation with crank easier. Fit the bearings to the crank. Put a light film of oil on the bearing surfaces to avoid any inadvertent scratching. They should go on with...

Prerequisites and Evaluation

Evaluate what you have: Check compression. Make notes on all, as it will help identification of any problems after you open up the engine.What is know about the engine. Rod knocking? Piston blown through case? Rocker arm fell off? Tools Must have: Manual. Haynes at...