4. Remove Intake and Valve trainRemove Intake and Valve train
ComponentsComponents
Label the pushrods – this is to identify if you find a bent one later
to look at the other parts for that cylinder.
5. Remover Cylinder HeadsRemover Cylinder Heads
Remove the head bolts in reverse sequence--- Check for damage especially
between cylinders
The Engine’s
Identification
Number is
Found Here
9. Remove Oil Pan and InspectRemove Oil Pan and Inspect
This is a four-bolt main – Pay attention to the oil pickup screen, look for
debris
1
2
3
4
Mark the main
and rod caps
for reinstallation
Use number and
Letter sets
10. Remove Gaskets and Scrape AwayRemove Gaskets and Scrape Away
CrudCrud
Wiggle out the oil dipstick tube, it will be damaged if you don’t.
11. Remove Balancer and Front CoverRemove Balancer and Front Cover
Loosen the
Main Bolts
In Reverse
Sequence
Remove the Harmonic balancer with the proper tool or you will damage it.
Remove Timing
Gears and Chain
Toss Them
12. Remove Pistons and Main CapsRemove Pistons and Main Caps
Tap the pistons out with a plastic hammer– tap the mains from front to back to loosen
13. Remove Crank and CamshaftRemove Crank and Camshaft
Knock out the
Freeze plugs Clean out water Jacket
holes
18. Cracks- You Don’t Want To See ThisCracks- You Don’t Want To See This
19. Clean the HeadsClean the Heads
A power brush works well and inspect head for cracks again, cover and plug
the ports and valves if you don’t rebuild the heads. (why wouldn’t you?)
20. Spring Tool and Valve ToolSpring Tool and Valve Tool
You will need to measure spring
Tension and height
30. Acquire a Rebuild KitAcquire a Rebuild Kit
This kit is a Mater rebuild kit complete with the crank rods and pistons.
You can get a rebuild kits without these items or smaller camshaft and valve train kits
37. Install and Bolt Main CapsInstall and Bolt Main Caps
You will want to confirm the inside diameter is correct and round
Make sure you
line up the oils hole
for the bearings
38. Bolt and Torque CrankBolt and Torque Crank
Use specifications and sequence for this and anything else in engine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Over lube
Everything
Use Assembly
Grease
Install
Freeze Plugs
39. Fit the RingFit the Ring
Protect the rod
Use wood in the vise
40. Lube the Rod BearingsLube the Rod Bearings
Use assembly grease
Oil the rings
Use engine oil
41. Prep Pistons for InstallationPrep Pistons for Installation
Align the ring gaps---in thirds
42. Install PistonsInstall Pistons
Use a plastic hammer
handle
Use a ring
Compressing tool
Install pistons
one at a time
and torque to
specs
44. Clean and Prep the Cylinder HeadsClean and Prep the Cylinder Heads
Some people send
the heads out to
be reworked,
or buy replacement
heads
45. Bolt and Torque the HeadsBolt and Torque the Heads
Use Specs and
Sequence Make sure you keep
the gaskets aligned
46. Install Rockers and PushrodsInstall Rockers and Pushrods
Use plenty of lube, this is the last area that gets oil on startup
47. Adjust Rockers ArmsAdjust Rockers Arms
Adjust the slack out, turn the rod in your fingers and turn adjuster until the rod stops spinning
Don’t over do this.
48. Prepare the Front CoverPrepare the Front Cover
Check the timing marks again just to make sure. Use a little extra sealer in the corners.
51. Prep For Intake ManifoldPrep For Intake Manifold
Use a good sealer here to help the intake seal. Take care to keep gasket aligned
52. Place the GasketsPlace the Gaskets
Use a good sealer here to help the intake seal. Take care to keep gasket aligned
Use a little
extra sealer in
the corners
53. Install intake and DistributorInstall intake and Distributor
You can wait for the distributor until later, if so covet the openings in the intake!!!!
54. Install Oil Pump and FilterInstall Oil Pump and Filter
Install the oil
dipstick
You need
To adjust
The screen.
How?
59. Engine StorageEngine Storage
Bag and oil the engine if you plan to store theBag and oil the engine if you plan to store the
engine.engine.
Store engine in a place that is dry.Store engine in a place that is dry.
You can place it on a wood skid to recover youYou can place it on a wood skid to recover you
stand.stand.
60. Engine Break InEngine Break In
Lots of conflicting info out there.Lots of conflicting info out there.
Mr. B way.Mr. B way.
Spin the oil pump shaft with drill and get oil pressureSpin the oil pump shaft with drill and get oil pressure
in engine-replace distributorin engine-replace distributor
Start engine, spot time the distributor and check forStart engine, spot time the distributor and check for
leaks and make adjustmentsleaks and make adjustments
If no problems, run engine at idle for two minutes,If no problems, run engine at idle for two minutes,
the change rpms, two minutes each rpm range.the change rpms, two minutes each rpm range.
Don’t exceed four thousand rpms for the first fiveDon’t exceed four thousand rpms for the first five
hundred miles. Change oil at 500 miles. Them at 2000hundred miles. Change oil at 500 miles. Them at 2000
61. Misc.Misc.
Make sure you clean and inspect everything through theMake sure you clean and inspect everything through the
rebuild process, this will prevent you from rebuilding arebuild process, this will prevent you from rebuilding a
cracked block for instance.cracked block for instance.
Follow the book, specs, procedures, tests, info,Follow the book, specs, procedures, tests, info,
measurements and sequences are all critical for success.measurements and sequences are all critical for success.
Organization is key.Organization is key.
Replace all parts if you can.Replace all parts if you can.
Sorry to say, it is cheaper to get a “crate” engine nowSorry to say, it is cheaper to get a “crate” engine now
days- saves time, money and worry. They even have adays- saves time, money and worry. They even have a
warrantee that you can’t provide.warrantee that you can’t provide.
