Installing crank and main bearings
Re: Installing crank and main bearings So what/where would be a good resource on assembling a block? It can not be that hard to
do. I plan on having the block and crank balanced and blueprinted by a shop, but I would
like to assemble everything else.
do. I plan on having the block and crank balanced and blueprinted by a shop, but I would
like to assemble everything else.
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Re: Installing crank and main bearings Helms manual would be a good start. Lots of information there. Torque wrench, gauges, a good ring squeezer, a good piece of hardwood like a hammer handle to tap the pistons in. I like those guides that fit over the rod bolts + they help keep from FUBAR the crank surfaces. Make sure you check/have checked the cylinders for wear/out of round. Hang around some engine builders if you can, ask for tips in general and the LS1 in particular. It's not rocket science, but better to be thorough. I rebuilt my first small block when I was 16 and made many mistakes because I was in a hurry.
<small>[ June 28, 2002, 02:42 PM: Message edited by: gwj ]</small>
<small>[ June 28, 2002, 02:42 PM: Message edited by: gwj ]</small>
Re: Installing crank and main bearings </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by gwj:
<strong>Helms manual would be a good start. Lots of information there.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">That is an excellent idea! Would a GM service manual be good also? If so, what would be
a good year to get? I am planning on a 2001 LQ4( aka 6.0L ) block with a 4.0" or 4.125" in crank.
<small>[ June 28, 2002, 02:43 PM: Message edited by: ls1290 ]</small>
<strong>Helms manual would be a good start. Lots of information there.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">That is an excellent idea! Would a GM service manual be good also? If so, what would be
a good year to get? I am planning on a 2001 LQ4( aka 6.0L ) block with a 4.0" or 4.125" in crank.
<small>[ June 28, 2002, 02:43 PM: Message edited by: ls1290 ]</small>
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Re: Installing crank and main bearings (see edited post above for more comments)
The Helms IS the GM service manual. They can be ordered direct from Helms or sometimes you can get a cheaper price from a dealer. I think I got mine from Phoenix but one of the sponsors here may stock them.
I don't know if the 6.0 block torque specs are the same or not?
The Helms IS the GM service manual. They can be ordered direct from Helms or sometimes you can get a cheaper price from a dealer. I think I got mine from Phoenix but one of the sponsors here may stock them.
I don't know if the 6.0 block torque specs are the same or not?
Installing crank and main bearings I was wondering if there are any special tools required to remove and install the main
bearings and crank from one block to another? TIA
bearings and crank from one block to another? TIA
