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This is a quick crib sheet for those of us who do this often enough to know
what we're doing, but not so often that we always remember every little detail.
Rather than refer back to the manual every time, just print out the relevant
section and have no fear of getting it greasy out in the garage working on the
engine. Keep in mind this is just a crib sheet for the order of the items, not
details on torque specs and the like. Follow up on those in the proper sections
of the manuals for your engine. This work will require you to turn the engine
over several times, so use common sense about when turn things upright to make
them easier to work on.
These sections all assume you've:
- Gathered all the relevant parts, gaskets, etc.
- Had the proper machine work done
- Cleaned everything to your satisfaction
- Painted everything you care to paint ahead of time
- Have the engine block on an engine stand ready to be reassembled
- Have the proper tools present (torque wrench, ring compressor, etc.)
- Have plenty of assembly lube ready to be used; relevant steps are marked
with (AL)
- Have engine oil on hand to apply some oil to various parts
The last section is also a basic list of what to do to get the engine from
the stand and into the vehicle. It includes reminders about things like doing a
final pre-lube and various other things.
Ford V8
- Install main bearings and crankshaft (AL)
- Install piston/rod assembly with rod bearings (AL)
- Install camshaft (AL)
- Install timing chain (oil chain lightly)
- Install timing cover
- Install oil pump
- Install rear main seal
- Install oil pan
- Install valve lifters
- Install heads
- Install pushrods
- Install rocker arms
- Install intake manifold
- Install exhaust manifolds
- Adjust initial valve clearances
- Install harmonic balancer
- Install dipstick assembly
- Install oil filter
- Add oil
- Prelube engine, check for leaks
- Set engine to TDC at firing stroke on cylinder #1
- Install valve covers
- Place rag in distributor hole
- Install spark plugs
- Run spark plug wires from spark plugs to near distributor area
Buick V8
(Coming soon)
Chevy V8
(Coming soon)
Engine Install List
- Remove engine from stand
- Install flexplate (automatic) or flywheel + clutch + pressure plate
(manual)
- Install engine in vehicle and hook up to transmission
- Install and tighten all engine/transmission mounting bolts
- Hook up exhaust
- Install front pulley
- Install water pump
- Install front accessory brackets and accessories
- Install water pump pulley and fan (if used)
- Install serpentine or V belts as required
- Hook up wiring
- Install EFI system or carb
- Prelube engine once more, check for oil pressure
- Install distributor, set initial timing
- Hook up spark plug wires to distributor cap
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