Chevrolet 1973 Overhaul Manual page 169

6 -2 8 ENGINE
Fig. 59—C onnecting R o d s-In sta lle d Position V8
6. Install the bearing caps and torque nuts to
specification.
NOTE: If bearing replacement is required
refer to "Connecting Rod Bearings".
NOTE: Be sure to install new pistons in the
same cylinders for which they were fitted,
and used pistons in the same cylinder from
which they were removed. Each connecting
rod and bearing cap should be marked,
beginning at the front of the engine. On V8
engines 1, 3, 5 and 7 in the left bank and, 2,
4, 6 and 8 in the right bank. The numbers on
the connecting rod and bearing cap must be
on the same side when installed in the
cylinder bore. If a connecting rod is ever
transposed from one block or cylinder to
another, new bearings should be fitted and
the connecting rod should be numbered to
correspond with the new cylinder number.
C R A N K S H A F T
The crankshaft can be removed while the engine is
disassembled for overhaul, as previously outlined or
without complete disassembly as outlined below.
Removal
1. With the engine removed from the vehicle and the
transmission and/or clutch housing removed from
the engine, mount engine in overhaul stand and
clamp securely.
2. Remove the oil dip stick and oil dip stick tube, (if
applicable).
Fig. 60—P isto n s-ln sta lle d Position (In-Line)
Fig. 61 —In sta llin g C onnecting Rod and Piston
Assem blies
3. Remove the starting motor, clutch assembly (if
equipped) and flywheel.
4. Remove the spark plugs.
5. Remove crankshaft pulley and torsional damper.
6. Remove oil pan and oil pump.
7. Remove crankcase front cover, and if so equipped,
remove timing chain and camshaft sprocket.
8. Check the connecting rod caps for cylinder number
identification. If necessary mark them.
9. Remove the connecting rod caps and push the
pistons to top of bores.
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