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Old 08-09-2009, 05:06 PM   #4
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BTW, The ONLY way to keep the rod aligned in the center of the bore during 4-6 bank piston installation is to use gravity as your aid...

Meaning roll the engine so a level can be perfectly centered on the 1-3 cylinder bank.. When you get the engine absolutely level with the 4-6 bank of cylinders facing the deck the rods on all 3 cylinders will be centered in the bores.

Once you achieve this you can use the alignment tool to center the rods with the pistons and the passages in the block.. When the tool is removed the rod and piston will stay in place.

Then insert the wrist pin.. Then the fun begins.

See it all illustrated here:
http://www.flat6innovations.com/engine-assembly

This isn't like any other engine on the planet.. It'll kick the ass of even the best.
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