Engine assembly questions...
Engine assembly questions... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I will be putting together my LPE short block,but am not sure about a couple of things.
1-The service manual says to install the front and rear covers before the oil pan.They use a special tool (J-41480) to make sure the bottom of the cover is flush with the block.It's basically a plate that bolts to where the oil pan does and protrudes past the block.
My question is can I install the oil pan first to seat the covers?It should work the same.
2-The manual also states that the rear main seal should be installed after the cover.This also uses a special tool.I need to know if the seal can be installed before the rear cover without any issues?
Looking for any tips/hints that others have used.
Any input from tuners/builders would be very helpfull.
Thanks
I will be putting together my LPE short block,but am not sure about a couple of things.
1-The service manual says to install the front and rear covers before the oil pan.They use a special tool (J-41480) to make sure the bottom of the cover is flush with the block.It's basically a plate that bolts to where the oil pan does and protrudes past the block.
My question is can I install the oil pan first to seat the covers?It should work the same.
2-The manual also states that the rear main seal should be installed after the cover.This also uses a special tool.I need to know if the seal can be installed before the rear cover without any issues?
Looking for any tips/hints that others have used.
Any input from tuners/builders would be very helpfull.
Thanks
Good questions. Im in the same boat as you, but I didnt know there was a tool to align the cover with the bottom of the block. I do know that when I changed my rear main seal, I used a peice of 2x4 and a hammer to get it in....like Ive done on every seal Ive changed, and never had any problems with any of them.
Originally Posted by ss1129
Good questions. Im in the same boat as you, but I didnt know there was a tool to align the cover with the bottom of the block. I do know that when I changed my rear main seal, I used a peice of 2x4 and a hammer to get it in....like Ive done on every seal Ive changed, and never had any problems with any of them.
I don't want this thing to leak....It's a PIA to fix on a vette.
