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Fig. 6: Piston Pin Removal & Installation
2) Position driver inside pin. Using arbor press, press pin
through rod and piston bores until pilot indexes with mark on support.
Remove piston and connecting rod. Pin should be centered in rod
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0312" (.792 mm).
3) Piston pin installation requires a 2000 lb. (906 kg) pres\
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fit. Replace connecting rod if noticeably less effort is encountered.
CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS
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NOTE: Crankshaft journal diameters are indicated by a color coded
mark placed on the adjacent counterweight or cheek toward
the flanged (rear) end of crankshaft. Note color code to
determine proper bearing usage. Check oil clearance after
bearing installation.
Removal
1) Remove oil pan. See OIL PAN REMOVAL at end of ENGINE
section. See oil pump. See OIL PUMP under ENGINE OILING. Remove main
bearing cap.
2) Rotate crankshaft to position rod to be serviced at bottom
of stroke. Mark bearing cap and connecting rod. Remove bearing cap
with bearing. Push piston and rod assembly up to remove upper bearing.
Installation
1) Note color code on edge of bearings removed. Install
bearings. Using Plastigage method, check bearing clearances. Replace
bearings as necessary to obtain correct clearance. Bearings are
available in standard and undersize application.
2) If required, different sized upper and lower bearings may
be installed to obtain correct oil clearance. Tighten bolts to
specification. Check rod side play. Rotate crankshaft to ensure
freedom of movement. Reverse removal procedures for remaining
components. Tighten bolts to specification.
NOTE: Avoid combining bearing inserts in excess of .001" (.02 mm)
difference in size. Odd size inserts must be on bottom (rod
cap) side.
MAIN BEARINGS
Removal
1) Remove oil pan. See OIL PAN REMOVAL at end of ENGINE
section. Remove oil pump. See OIL PUMP under ENGINE OILING.
2) Ensure main bearing caps are marked for location. Rotate
crankshaft to remove bearings. Note color code on edge of bearing.
NOTE: Crankshaft journal diameters are indicated by a color coded
mark placed on the adjacent counterweight or cheek toward
the flanged (rear) end of crankshaft. Note color code to
determine proper bearing usage. Check oil clearance after
bearing installation.
Installation
1) Note color code on edge of bearings removed. Install
bearings. Ensure caps are installed in original location. Using
Plastigage method, check bearing clearances.
2) Replace bearings as necessary to obtain correct clearance.
Bearings are available in standard and undersize applications. If
required, different sized upper and lower bearings may be installed to
obtain correct oil clearance.
NOTE: If different sized bearings are used, the odd sized bearings
must all be uniform in location (upper or lower). DO NOT use
bearings with a thickness difference exceeding .001" (.02
mm).
3) Apply Loctite to corners of rear main bearing cap prior to
final installation. Tighten bolts to specification. Check crankshaft
end play. See CRANKSHAFT END PLAY. Rotate crankshaft to ensure freedom
of movement. Reverse removal procedures for remaining components.
Tighten bolts to specification.
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Crankshaft End Play
1) Using dial indicator, check crankshaft end play. Inspect
crankshaft thrust surfaces or thrust bearing for wear if not within
specification. See ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS table.
2) Replace thrust bearing if required. When replacing thrust
bearing, pry crankshaft forward then reward prior to tightening main
bearing cap to specification. Recheck end play. Replace crankshaft if
not within specification.
REAR MAIN BEARING OIL SEAL
Removal
Remove transmission, clutch housing and flywheel or drive
plate. Using screwdriver, pry oil seal from housing. Avoid damage to
surrounding area.
NOTE: Shim must be used when installing old type oil seal Part No.
(324 1669) only. DO NOT use shim when installing new type
oil seal Part. No. (8933 004 143).
Installation
1) Position wing nut on Seal Installer (J-36306) until it
contacts the shaft nut. See Fig. 7. Install shim if old type seal Part
No. (324 1669) is used.
2) Lubricate inner and outer edges of seal. Install seal on
seal installer with seal dust shield toward the wing nut. Install seal
installer on crankshaft so pilot and dowel are positioned on the
crankshaft.
3) Thread the seal installer attaching screws into the
crankshaft and tighten. Rotate wing nut until it bottoms. This will
properly position the seal.
4) Remove seal installer. Ensure dust shield is not curled
under. Reverse removal procedures for remaining components.
Fig. 7: Installing Rear Main Bearing Oil Seal
WATER PUMP
Removal
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1) Drain cooling system. Remove fan shroud and drive belts.
Remove fan assembly.
2) Disconnect heater hoses and lower radiator hose at water
pump. Remove water pump retaining bolts. Remove water pump.
Installation
Clean all gasket surfaces. Install water pump. Tighten bolts
to specification. Ensure pump turns freely. Reverse removal
procedures. Fill and purge air from cooling system.
NOTE: It may be necessary to remove heater hose to remove trapped
air if system cannot be purged using following procedures.
Cooling System Air Purge (Vehicles With Coolant Recovery)
Fill system to proper level. Place heater control to "HEAT"
position and temperature control to "WARM" or "HIGH" position. Install
coolant caps. Operate engine to normal operating temperature. Shut off
engine and allow system to cool. Add coolant to recovery bottle.
Repeat procedure to obtain correct coolant level.
Cooling System Air Purge (Vehicles Without Coolant Recovery)
Fill system to proper level. Place heater control to "HEAT"
position and temperature control to "WARM" or "HIGH" position. Operate
engine to normal operating temperature with radiator cap removed. Add
necessary coolant and install radiator cap.
NOTE: For further information on cooling system capacities and
other cooling system components, see ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMS
article.
ENGINE OILING
CRANKCASE CAPACITY
Crankcase capacity is 4 qts. (3.8 L) with oil filter change.
NORMAL OIL PRESSURE
Normal oil pressure should be 13 psi (.91 kg/cm) at 600 RPM
or 37-75 psi (2.6-5.3 kg/cm) at 1600 RPM.
OIL PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE
Oil pressure regulator valve is located in oil pump body and
is nonadjustable.
OILING SYSTEM
Engine lubrication is provided by the distributor driven
gear-type oil pump. Oil is supplied through the full-flow oil filter
and into an internal oil passage. Internal passage runs along right
side of block and intersects lifter bores.
Oil is then routed to camshaft and crankshaft bearings. Oil
is supplied to rocker arms from the hydraulic lifters and through the
push rods. By-pass valves are located in oil filter mounting and oil
pump.
OIL PUMP
Removal
Remove oil pan. See OIL PAN REMOVAL article. Remove oil pump
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retaining bolts.
CAUTION: DO NOT move oil pick-up pipe in pump body. If oil pick-up
pipe is moved, pick-up pipe must be replaced to ensure an
airtight seal.
Disassembly & Inspection
Disassemble pump. See Fig. 8. Inspect for wear or damage.
Using straightedge and feeler gauge, measure gear end clearance. See
Fig. 9 . Replace assembly if gear end clearance exceeds specification.
Measure gear-to-body clearance. Replace components as necessary if not
within specification. See OIL PUMP SPECIFICATIONS table.
CAUTION: If relief valve is replaced, ensure replacement valve is
the same diameter as that removed. Different diameter
valves may be used.
Reassembly & Installation
1) Reverse disassembly procedures. Apply Permatex No. 2 to
pick-up pipe prior to installation. Using Pipe Installer (J-21882),
install pick-up pipe. Ensure pick-up pipe support bracket is aligned
with pump cover bolt.
2) Fill pump cavity with petroleum jelly prior to installing
pump cover. Apply Loctite on pump cover area. Install cover and bolts.
Tighten bolts to specification. Check pump gears for freedom of
rotation.
3) Install oil pump and new gasket. Tighten retaining bolts
to specification.
OIL PUMP SPECIFICATIONS
OIL PUMP SPECIFICATIONS TABLE \
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Application In. (mm)
Gear End Clearance ................... .002-.006 (.05-.15)
Gear-to-Body Clearance ............... .002-.004 (.05-.10)
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Fig. 8: Exploded View of Oil Pump Assembly
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