99 Gen 3 5.3 standard
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99 Gen 3 5.3 standard
I am in the middle of assembling a 5.3, I put the crank in no problems. Today I have started putting in the pistons and I have torqued all of the rod caps to 40 FT LBS, as soon as I torque piston #7's rod cap past 15 FT LBS the crank becomes extremely tight and is impossible to turn. This is all re-used pistons, rods, and crank that came with the engine. I'm thinking its either the bearing or maybe a bent rod.
Thanks in advance.
Links
Bearings : https://www.ebay.com/itm/16466070081...mis&media=COPY
Thanks in advance.
Links
Bearings : https://www.ebay.com/itm/16466070081...mis&media=COPY
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strutaeng (12-18-2022)
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I am in the middle of assembling a 5.3, I put the crank in no problems. Today I have started putting in the pistons and I have torqued all of the rod caps to 40 FT LBS, as soon as I torque piston #7's rod cap past 15 FT LBS the crank becomes extremely tight and is impossible to turn. This is all re-used pistons, rods, and crank that came with the engine. I'm thinking its either the bearing or maybe a bent rod.
Thanks in advance.
Links
Bearings : https://www.ebay.com/itm/16466070081...mis&media=COPY
Thanks in advance.
Links
Bearings : https://www.ebay.com/itm/16466070081...mis&media=COPY
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BIG hint- NEVER buy critical engine parts (like bearings) off Ebay. It's a box of chocolates with a bad taste- you never know if you're getting the right parts....