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Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection

Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection


Special Tools

EN-8087 Cylinder Bore Gauge

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .



1. Clean the sealing material from the gasket mating surfaces (2).


2. Clean the engine block (1) and lower crankcase in a cleaning tank with solvent appropriate for aluminum.

3. Flush the engine block with clean water or steam.

4. Clean the oil passages.

5. Clean the blind holes.

6. Spray the cylinder bores and the machined surfaces with engine oil.

7. Inspect the threaded holes. Clean the threaded holes with a rifle brush. If necessary, drill out the holes and install thread inserts.

8.
Note

DO NOT attempt to machine the lower crankcase to engine block surfaces.


Use a straight edge and a feeler gauge to check the deck surface (1) for flatness. Refer to Engine Mechanical Specifications .

Replace the block if it does not comply with the specified dimensions. NEVER machine the engine block.


9. Inspect the oil pan rail for nicks. Inspect the front cover attaching area for nicks. Use a flat mill file to remove any nicks.

10. Clean the sealing material from the gasket mating surfaces on the lower crankcase engine block side (1).


11. Clean the sealing material from the gasket mating surfaces on the lower crankcase oil pan side (1).


12. Inspect the crankshaft main bearing bores. Use the EN-8087 gauge (1) to measure the bearing bore concentricity and alignment.


13. Replace the engine block and bed plate if the crankshaft bearing bores are out of specification.

14. Inspect the cylinder bores using the EN-8087 gauge (1). Inspect for the following items:


• Wear

• Taper

• Runout

• Ridging

Refer to Engine Mechanical Specifications for specifications.

15. If the cylinder bores are out of specification, replace the block.