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ENGINE - V8

OVERHAUL 12-2-71

31. Using LRT-12-204, compress piston rings. 

32. Insert connecting rod and piston into its 

respective cylinder bore, ensuring domed 
shaped boss  on connecting rod faces towards 
front of  engine on RH bank of cylinders and 
towards  rear on LH bank of cylinders.

33. Clean connecting rod journal and  bearing cap. 
34. Lubricate connecting rod journal and  

connecting rod bearings. 

35. Fit connecting rod bearings and connecting rod 

bearing caps ensuring they are in their correct 
fitted order.

NOTE: The rib on the edge of the bearing cap 
must face towards the front of the engine on the 
RH bank of cylinders and towards the rear on 
the LH bank.

36. Fit bolts and tighten to 20 Nm (15 lbf.ft) then  

turn a further 80

°

.

37. Fit oil pick-up strainer.

 

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 ENGINE - V8, OVERHAUL, Strainer 

- oil pick-up.

38. Fit cylinder head gasket.

 

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 ENGINE - V8, OVERHAUL, Gasket - 

cylinder head.

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