71 charger 383

[velrob]

working on rebuilding my motor and notice the main crank bearing doesn't sit properly

is this normal do I need to shave it to fit?

 

[727]

Looks like you put the #3 (thrust bearing) on the #5 bearing position.

 

[velrob]

yup that did it thanks

 

[Mebsuta]

Looks like you put the #3 (thrust bearing) on the #5 bearing position.

You are sharp.

 

[velrob]

lol yup thx for that Im building the motor on my own I have a book but it didn't tell me the order of the bearings I should of took videos of that part

thx

 

[moper]

I always go #3 first, put the cap on finger tight, then using a soft dead blow you whack the crank snout back, then the crank hub forward. Then torque it in three sets. Then measure crank end play. Then I go numbers 1,2,4, then 5. Turn the crank after each one to make sure it's not binding. Do 5 last as the main seal will add drag.

 

[velrob]

was checking clearance with plastigage a good idea?

 

[1967coronet440]

was checking clearance with plastigage a good idea?

Yes, that is SOP