The safest method for tightening the big end bolts is to measure the stretched length. Prior to installation all of the unstressed bolt lengths were noted. Nominal lengths were 2.210" +/- 0.004" The nuts were tightened until the castellations lined up with the pin cross-holes. All bolts were stretched to a length of plus 0.006"-0.008". |
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The piston ring clamp in action. The cylinder bores, piston sides and clamp were all coated in assembly paste and a thin coat of engine oil. The assembly paste not only eases the assembly process but will protect the moving parts during the initial ssssstart-up of the engine. |
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All con rods in place, tightened correctly and fitted with twisted split pins. It is important to seat the pins so they cannot move. |
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All pistons and rods on place. It is beginning to feel like an engine again. |