Engine reassembly begins!

Below we are replacing the “O” rings on the sludge trap plugs of the crankshaft.  (Click on photos for full view)

O ring part #XB6200R

Fitting the liners to the crankcase

Fitment of new liner seals to the crankcase.  (Click on photos for full view)

Next we insert the liners into the newly installed seals and into the crankcase.

The photos below show the liners correctly installed. 

Crankshaft installation

Inserting the thrust bearings in the center main.
Fitting the thrust bearings.

Pistons, pins and rings

Fitting the pistons

Piston pin through the small end bushing.
Piston pin retained by the clip.
Piston rings fitted.
The notches in the bearing ALWAYS go towards the camshaft.
Be sure to place the bottom rod first.
Bottom rod is in place.
By putting the bottom rod on rirst, the top rod slides on easily.
The arrow on the piston goes to the front of the engine.

Cylinder head installation

Be sure to check the lineup of the gasket to the holes.  Gaskets are marked with “Top” so pay attention.   Click on photos for full view.

Camshaft installation

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Lubricate the camshaft bearing surfaces first.
Insert the camshaft from the front of the engine.
Support camshaft through the bearings so the lobes do not scratch the bearing surfaces!
Distributor drive gear on the back of the camshaft.

Hydraulic Lifter Bleeding & Installation

To bleed the hydraulic lifters, take a paper clip and straighten it out.  Push it through the center hole with the hydraulic lifter IMMERSED IN OIL, you then push the center of the lifter down with a small screwdriver to expel the air and fill the hydraulic lifter with oil.

Aluminum washers & O ring seals

Cylinder heads attached and torqued.
Cylinder heads attached and torqued.
Camshaft thrust plate lock-tabbed.
Timing marks aligned.
Camshaft bolts attached. Bolt holes are offset.
New oil pump drive gear installed and splitpins fitted.
Oil pump feed pipe fitted with "O" ring.
Oil pump gasket fitted.
Oil pump is fitted to the block.
Crankcase water outlet "O" ring seats are clear and cleaned.
"O" ring fitted to waterpump housing.
"A" Bank crankcase water outlet "O" ring seats are clear and cleaned.
"O" ring fitted to waterpump housing.
Center seal on the waterpump housing.
Anchor bolts for waterpump housing.
Radiator inlet of waterpump housing.
Center seal support lip on the timing cover.
Aluminum washers fitted to ccrankcase plugs.
Crankcase plugs are fitted.
Plug for oil way fitted.
Crankcase cooling plug showing aluminum washer.
"O" ring for crankshaft flange.
Plug fitted with new aluminum washer.
Idler pulley mount in timing cover.
"O" ring fitted to radiator inlet pipe.
Inlet pipe fitted to waterpump housing.
Timing cover and waterpump housing assembly.