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6-10. CONNECTING ROD, PISTONS, RINGS, AND LINERS AND CYLINDER BLOCK INSPECTION AND
REPAIR. - Continued
Figure 6-96. Install Connecting Rods
(13) Check engine for excessive tightness.
(a)
Rotate crankshaft several revolutions to be sure engine rotates without excessive tightness.
(b)
Check liners for deep scratches which would indicate an improperly installed or broken piston ring.
(c)
Check for proper side clearance in all rods. Should have slight movement in each rod by moving side-to-
side.
(14) Install oil pump outlet tube o-ring in cylinder block. Install oil pump and outlet tube per paragraph 6-8.
(15)
Install oil pan per paragraph 6-7.
(16)
Install cam followers per paragraph 6-8.
(17)
Install cylinder head with new gasket per paragraph 6-6.
(18)
Install engine per paragraph 4-72.
(19)
Fill engine with clean oil and proper coolant per paragraph 4-6.
(20)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter after 100 hours of operation.
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