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| [title] Assembly Tips | |
| - | [* black] Inspect the cylinder block, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, cylinder heads, valvetrain parts, and camshafts. Parts should be clean and free of damage. |
| - | [* icon_note] Cylinder walls should be free of cracks, pitting, or excessive scoring |
| - | [* icon_note] Head gasket surfaces should be clean, flat, and free of deep scratches or pitting |
| - | [* icon_note] Bearing journals should be smooth with little to no scoring |
| - | [* icon_note] Valves and valve seats should not have excessive pitting |
| - | [* icon_caution] Reusing worn or damaged parts may result engine failure. Your local machine shop or engine builder can usually recondition worn parts (such as blocks, crankshafts, heads, connecting rods, etc.) rather than replace them. |
| + | [* icon_note] Thoroughly inspect and clean all parts, removing paint, rust, gunk, and grit. This is very important for internal components. |
| + | [* icon_caution] Reusing worn or damaged parts may result engine failure. Your local machine shop or engine builder can usually recondition worn parts rather than replace them. |
| + | [* icon_note] Assemble the engine in a clean and dust free work area. Place oiled parts on lint-free rags to avoid picking up debris from the work surface. |
| + | [* icon_note] Use a tap to clean out threads before assembling parts. |