Jeep Engines - Oljeep

T --ll T7360 AMC V-8 (PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD ASSEMBLY) 3939. Install the rocker arms and bridge and pivotassemblies. Loosely install the capscrews through eachbridge and alternately tighten, one turn at a time, toavoid damaging the bridge.10. Install the intake manifold gasket and manifoldassembly.11. Install the exhaust manifold(s).12. Reseal and install the cylinder head cover(s).13. Fill the crankcase with clean oil to the specified level.Warning! Use extreme caution when operating engine.DO NOT stand in direct line with the fan. DO NOT puthands near pulleys, belts or fan. DO NOT wear looseclothing.14. Start the engine and inspect for leaks.Figure 7 - 17Installation1. Thoroughly clean the cylinder bores. Apply a light film ofclean engine oil to the bores with a clean, lint-free cloth.2.3.Arrange the spacing of the piston ring gaps. Refer toPiston Ring Fitting, in this section, for the procedure.Lubricate the piston and ring surfaces with cleanengine oil.Caution: Ensure that the connecting rod bolts DO NOTscratch the connecting rod journals or cylinder walls. Shortlengths of rubber hose slipped over the connecting rod boltswill provide protection during installation.4.5.6.7.8.Use a piston ring compressor tool to install theconnecting rod and piston assemblies through the topof the cylinder bores. To ensure correct installation ofthe pistons in the bore, two notches are cast in the topperimeter of the pistons.Note: The notches must face forward when installed(Figure 7-1 8). The squirt holes in the connecting rods mustface inward. The rod and cylinder numbers face outward.Install the connecting rod bearing caps and inserts intheir original positions. Tighten the retaining nuts to 45N*m (33 ft-lbs) torque.Install the engine oil pan using replacement gasketsand seals.Install the cylinder head(s) and replacement gasket(s).Install the pushrods.5. ‘L J8909-42Figure 7 - 18