CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS
Removal
Turn the crankshaft to remove the number the number one connecting rod cap. Loosen the connecting rod bolts two
or
three turns and hit the bolts to release the cap. Remove the bolts and remove the cap. Keep the caps in order so each cap
will be installed in its original position.
Remove the bearing halves from the connecting rod caps.
Installation
Install the upper and lower bearings in the correct locations.
Measure the bearing clearances using
Plastigage. (See Page
7B-13
To
Check Crankshaft Or Connecting Rod Bearing.-)
Install the connecting rod caps on the connecting rods in their original positions and tighten the bolts to specifications.
PISTONS AND CONNECTING RODS
Removal
Remove the engine. (See Page
78-8
.)
Remove the thermostat housing and remove the thermostat.
Remove the rocker cover and the gasket.
Remove the rocker shaft bolts evenly and remove the rocker arm shaft assembly.
Remove the push rods and keep them in the correct order.
Remove the cylinder head bolts and remove the cylinder head and gasket. Do not put the cylinder head flat on its surface.
Damage to the spark plugs
or
the gasket surface can result.
Remove the starter and the oil pan.
Clean the oil pan and the cylinder block surfaces and remove the end seals.
Loosen the bearing cap bolts several turns and hit the bolts to release the bearing cap. Remove the bolts and remove the
bearing cap. Keep the bearing caps
in
order so each can be installed in its original positions. Pus the piston and the
connecting rod out of the bore.
Revised Oct. 97
-7B-34-
741,742,743,
743DS
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