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System Specifications

SPECIFICATIONS

Eagle Engine - 90° V-8 OHV






CYLINDER BLOCK






PISTONS






PISTON PINS






PISTON RINGS






CONNECTING RODS






CRANKSHAFT





MAIN BEARING SELECTION CHART






MAIN BEARING CAPS





Tighten main bearing cap bolts to 13 Nm (10 ft. lbs.) in the sequence shown.
Tighten main bearing cap bolts to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.) in the sequence shown.
Rotate main cap bolts an additional 90° in the sequence shown.





Install the crossbolts with new seal washer. Starting with crossbolt A.
Tighten crossbolt to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
Repeat crossbolt tightening procedure.

ROD BEARING CAPS

Install new and lubricated rod bolts and tighten to 21 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) plus a 90° turn.
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