3-72
DE393A
DE390
20. While carefully guiding the connecting rod onto
the crankshaft journal, push or “bump” the top of
the piston until the connecting rod is seated on the
crankshaft.
DE436
21. Apply clean engine oil to the crankshaft journal
and connecting rod cap bearing insert; then mak-
ing sure the connecting rod cap is correctly ori-
ented to the connecting rod, install the rod cap and
secure with the cap screws. Tighten to 29 ft-lb in 7
ft-lb increments.
DE437
DE439
22. Repeat steps 15-21 for the second piston.
23. Install the oil pump (see Section 4).
24. Install the water pump (see Section 4).
25. Install the cylinder head (see Top-Side Compo-
nents in this section).
26. Trim off the excessive material and cover the ends
of the lateral seals with RTV Silicone; then place a
new oil pan gasket in place making sure to prop-
erly align the gasket with the oil sump and return
galleys.
DE440B
! WARNING
NEVER force the piston into the cylinder. If sudden
resistance is encountered, remove and start over as
rings may not have been compressed sufficiently.
Forcing will cause severe ring and/or ring land dam-
age.
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