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General Specifications

Cylinder Block Cylinder Block Cast Iron Bore
Diameter 3.6619 + 0.0003 inch
Out of Round (MAX) 0.003 inch
Taper (MAX) 0.002 inch
General Specifications Engine Type 90° SOHC V-8 16-Valve
Displacement 287 Cubic Inches
Bore 3.66 inch
Stroke 3.40 inch
Compression Ratio 9.0:1
Horsepower 235 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque 295 LB-FT @ 3200 RPM
Lead Cylinder #1 Left Bank
Pistons Material Aluminum Alloy
Diameter 3.6605 inch
Weight 12.96 oz
Ring Groove Diameter No. 1 3.296 - 3.269 inch
No. 2 3.261 - 3.310 inch
No. 3 3.302 - 3.310 inch
Piston Pins Type Pressed Fit
Clearance In Piston 0.0004 - 0.0008 inch
Diameter 0.9454 - 0.9456 inch
Piston Rings Ring Gap Top Compression Ring 0.0146- 0.0249 inch
Second Compression Ring 0.0146- 0.0249 inch
Oil Control (Steel Rails) 0.0099- 0.30 inch
Side Clearance Top Compression Ring 0.0020 - 0.0037 inch
Second Compression Ring 0.0016 - 0.0031 inch
Oil Ring (Steel Ring) 0.0007 - 0.0091 inch
Ring Width Top Compression Ring 0.057 - 0.058 inch
Second Compression Ring 0.057 - 0.058 inch
Oil Ring (Steel Rails) 0.017 - 0.018 inch
Connecting Rods Bearing Clearance 0.0004 - 0.0019 inch
Side Clearance 0.004 - 0.0138 inch
Piston Pin Bore Diameter (Interference Fit) 0.0009 - 0.0018 inch
Bearing Bore Out of Round (MAX) 0.0002 inch
Total Weight Bearing 19.5771 Ounces
Crankshaft Main Bearing Journal Diameter 2.4996 - 2.5005 inch
Bearing Clearance 0.0008 - 0.0021 inch
Out of Round (MAX) 0.0002 inch
Taper (Max) 0.0004 inch
End Play 0.0021 - 0.0112 inch
End Play (MAX) 0.0112 inch
Connecting Rod Journal Diameter 2.0076 - 2.0082 inch
Bearing Clearance 0.0006-0.0022 inch
Out of Round (MAX) 0.0002 inch
Taper (MAX) 0.0004 inch
Bed plate-bolts Tighten bolts A-L 40 ft.lbs.
Tighten bolts 1-10 25 in.lbs.
Turn bolts 1-10 an additional 90°
Tighten bolts A1-A6 20 ft.lbs.
Cylinder Head Gasket Thickness (Compressed) 0.0276 inch
Cylinder Head Warpage (Flatness) 0.002 inch
Crankshaft dampner bolt 130 ft.lbs.