Vanguard BIG BLOCK M540000, Repair Manual, Page: 120 / 168

15. Start piston/connecting rod assembly into cylinder 2
bore, so that the rod stamp OUT-2 is visible through
the crankcase cover opening ( B , Figure 150), and the
locating dot on the piston crown is on the MAG bearing
side. Repeat steps 13-17.
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16. Rotate crankshaft two revolutions to be sure crankshaft,
connecting rods, and pistons move freely without binding.
17. Move connecting rods sideways to verify clearance on
each side of crank pin journals.
18. Thoroughly lubricate tappet bores and tappet shafts with
clean engine oil.
19. Install tappets into tappet bores. Be sure to install each
tappet in the same bore from which it was removed.
20. Lubricate the camshaft MAG bearing journal, camshaft
lobes, and camshaft bearing bore in crankcase with
clean engine oil.
21. Verify that valve tappets are clear of camshaft lobes, and
install camshaft into bearing bore aligning timing mark on
camshaft gear root with timing mark on crankshaft gear
tooth See Figure 151.
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22. Lubricate the camshaft and crankshaft gear mesh with
clean engine oil.
23. Verify that mating surfaces of crankcase and crankcase
cover are clean and dry. Any dust or dirt left on mating
surfaces can cause leaks.
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