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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Take the following precautions:
A.
Make sure that all parts to be assembled are thoroughly cleaned.
B.
Be careful not to mix nuts and bolts.
Metric and S.A.E. bolts are
used on various engine assemblies.
c.
During assembly,
recheck clearances and
insure parts are being
assembled in their proper order and facing in the correct direc-
tion in relation to the engine block, e.g., pistons, piston rings,
bearings and bearing caps.
D.
Apply lubr icating oil
to moving parts dur ing assembly.
Insure
that moving parts, when assembled on the engine, rotate or slide
and are not subject to binding or excessive tension.
E.
I f
there are mating mar ks scr ibed dur ing disassembly, reference
them correctly for assembly.
F.
Use new gaskets, lockwashers, o-rings, etc.
G.
Tighten the bolts and nuts on important parts of engine to spe-
cified torques using a reliable torque wrench.
H.
Use
liquid
sealants
when
required
on
nuts,
bolts and gaskets.
Refrain from using tape sealants.
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