Pontiac FIREBIRD 1972 Service Manual page 554

6-42 1972 PONTIAC SERVICE MANUAL
Fig. 6-68 Checking Side Clearance
2. Using a suitable piston ring compressor insert rod
and piston assembly into cylinder so that notch in top
of piston is facing front of engine (Fig. 6-70).
3. From beneath engine, pull connecting rod with bear-
ing into place against crankpin.
4. Remove guide set 5-5239 and install bearing cap with
oil groove facing camshaft. Tighten cap nuts to 35 lb.
ft.
5. Install oil pan.
Fig.
6-69 Guide Tool J-5239 Installed
Fig. 6-70 Installing Piston in Cylinder
6. Install valve lifters.
7. Install cylinder head, intake and exhaust manifold as
an assembly.
8. Connect fuel line and vacuum line to carburetor.