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The engine block is stood up for installation of the piston and connecting-rod assemblies. With the rings held in by a ring compressor, the assemblies are carefully tapped into the bore using a mallet handle. When the rod reaches the journal, the rod ends are installed and the cap screws torqued to 63 ft-lb using ARP assembly lube.
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 The engine block is stood up for installation of the piston and connecting-rod assemblies. With the rings held in by a ring compressor, the assemblies are carefully tapped into the bore using a mallet handle. When the rod reaches the journal, the rod ends are installed and the cap screws torqued to 63 ft-lb using ARP assembly lube.  View Related Article

 

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