SM VEHICLE
OVERHAULING AN ENGINE
S 100-3 9
ASSEMBLY
PARTICULAR POINTS ON DISMANTLING AND ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT NOTES
GASKETS
A L L gaskets must be systematically renewed
All gaskets should be fitted greased with tallow
(except the REINZ cylind er-head gaskets which must
be fitted dry).
TIGHTENING TORQUES
On this engine, all tightening torques MUST
be respected.
Failure to do this results in deformation which
adversely affects the correct running of the engine.
NOTE : Nuts and bolts must be fitted with
their threads oiled.
Check how far the barrels are recessed.
1) In relation to the joint face of the cylinder casing
0.02 - 0.05 mm.
2) Amongst themselves, the barrels should be
in the same plane to within : 0.02 mm.
Straight edge 1698-T + foil. Correct if
necessary with tool A from set 3064 - T
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PREPARING THE PISTON/CON ROD ASSEMBLIES
When assembling the pistons and con rods, the chamfer C should be on the same side as the longer
slope L.
- Heat the con rod to 200° - 250°C (392-482° F) (oven).
- Position the con rod in the piston (guide of assembly G of set 3064-T)