MerCruiser 305 CID (5.0L) Service Manual page 238

5.0l / 305 cid / 5.7l / 350 cid ENGINES
8. Hold ring compressor firmly against cylinder block until all piston rings have entered cyl-
inder bore.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to install new pistons in same cylinders for which they were
fitted, and used pistons in same cylinder from which they were removed. Each con-
necting rod and bearing cap should be marked, beginning at front of engine (1, 3, 5
and 7 in left bank and 2, 4, 6 and 8 in right bank). Numbers on connecting rod and
bearing cap must be on same side when installed in cylinder bore. If a connecting rod
is ever transposed from one block or cylinder to another, new bearings should be
fitted and connecting rod should be numbered to correspond with new cylinder num-
ber.
9. Remove connecting rod bolt guide.
10. Install bearing caps and torque nuts to 45 lb-ft (61 Nm).
11. Check connecting rod side clearance as previously described.
NOTE: If bearing replacement is required, refer to "Connecting Rod Bearings."
12. Install oil pump and baffle.
13. Install dipstick and oil pan.
14. Install cylinder heads.
15. Install intake manifold.
16. Install distributor.
17. Fill crankcase with oil. Refer to SECTION 1 - "Maintenance."
18. Adjust valves as outlined under "Valve Adjustment - Engine Stopped."
Index
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a - Piston Ring Compressor (J-8037)
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 24
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