Engine Core Plugs - Chrysler 1998 Viper RT/10 Owner's Manual

I - 31 8 . 0 L ENGINE
S R
R E M O V A L A N D I N S T A L L A T I O N
( C o n t i n u e d )
Fig. 69 Piston Ring End Gap Position
PISTON AND CONNECTING MOD-
INSTALLATION
(1) Before installing pistons, a n d connecting r o d
assemblies into the bore, be sure t h a t compression
r i n g gaps are staggered so t h a t neither is i n line w i t h
oil r i n g r a i l gap.
(2) Before installing the r i n g compressor,
make
sure the oil r i n g expander ends are butted and the
r a i l gaps located as shown i n (Fig. 6 9 ) .
(3) Immerse the piston head a n d rings i n clean
engine oil, slide the r i n g compressor, over the piston.
B e s u r e p o s i t i o n o f r i n g s does n o t c h a n g e d u r -
i n g t h i s o p e r a t i o n .
Fig. 70 Piston and Connecting Rod—installation
(4) I n s t a l l piston assembly from the top of the
block (Fig. 70). Tap the piston down i n cylinder bore,
using a hammer handle.
(5) I n s t a l l connecting r o d bolt protectors on r o d
bolts.
Fig. 71 Piston I.D. Arrows
(6) Rotate crankshaft so t h a t the connecting r o d
j o u r n a l is on the center' of the cylinder bore. Insert
rod and piston into cylinder bore and guide rod over
the crankshaft j o u r n a l .
(7) The arrow on top of piston must be pointing
toward front of engine (Fig. 71).
(8) I n s t a l l r o d caps. I n s t a l l nuts on cleaned and
oiled rod bolts and t i g h t e n nuts to 61 N - m (45 ft. lb.).
(9) I n s t a l l windage t r a y and oil pan.
(10) I n s t a l l cylinder heads, push rods, rocker arms,
and cylinder head covers.
ENGINE CORE PLUGS
REMOVAL
Using a b l u n t tool such as a drift and a hammer,
strike the bottom edge of the cup plug. W i t h the cup
plug rotated, grasp f i r m l y w i t h pliers or other suit-
able tool and remove plug (Fig. 72).
C A U T I O N : D o n o t drive c u p plug into t h e c a s t i n g
a s r e s t r i c t e d c o o l i n g a n d lubrication c a n result a n d
c a u s e s e r i o u s e n g i n e p r o b l e m s .
CYLINDER
^ BLOCK ' /
DRIFT 9209-41
Fig. 72 Core Hole Plug Removal