Treyvs

On cap #5 and cap #1, there are two cutouts for the bearing to go into. One on either side. Which one it supposed to be utilized? The one on the opposite side of the bottom bearing?

ckpitt55

iTrader: (4)

you can install them any way you want provided that you alternate the tangs on the bearing halves so that they are not on the same side of the bore.

Treyvs

So the opposite side would be the correct way to go then?

RezinTexas

put the bearing half with the oiling holes in the block side first. then just make sure that the bearing in the cap has the tang on the opposite side of the tang on the block bearing.

RezinTexas

beat me to it, haha

ckpitt55

iTrader: (4)

That's correct - like Rezin said, lay in the block side first and take note of where the tang is. Then install the cap-side bearing shell such that its tang is on the opposite side as the lower half when you seat the cap.

Treyvs

Here is the completed task. Lol

RezinTexas

did you use the ARP lube on the threads? looks really clean.

Treyvs

Yes, ARP lube is all over those threads. Worked it in really well before threading the nuts.

Treyvs

I know that regular SBC's are tang to tang, so would this mean that both tangs need to be on the same side, with just alternate positions as to not touch? I have the tangs on the cap bearings on the opposite side of the crank from the block bearings. Since cap #1 and #5 have tang inserts on both sides of the cap, will this work also, as long as the tangs are not touching?

Treyvs

No one wants this one? My engine is currently built, so this information is rather important before I get too far in to take the pan back off and check the caps.