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70oldsW30 · 04-24-2008, 08:08 AM

Man, where's that hand-slapping-the-forehead smiley when you really need it? Yes, number the main bearing caps in order, as well, and with the number nudged towards the front edge of the cap so it is easy to get each one on right going back in.

Again, not doing these is not critical if the motor is going for a full rebuild but, for a number of little reasons, it is good practice and during disassembly is the right time to do it. If the main caps came off and might have gotten mixed up without marking them then just make sure to get the block line honed - which should be done anyway.

04-24-2008, 08:08 AM	#16 (permalink)
70oldsW30 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: houston Posts: 35	Man, where's that hand-slapping-the-forehead smiley when you really need it? Yes, number the main bearing caps in order, as well, and with the number nudged towards the front edge of the cap so it is easy to get each one on right going back in. Again, not doing these is not critical if the motor is going for a full rebuild but, for a number of little reasons, it is good practice and during disassembly is the right time to do it. If the main caps came off and might have gotten mixed up without marking them then just make sure to get the block line honed - which should be done anyway. Last edited by 70oldsW30 : 04-24-2008 at 08:11 AM.