TM10-3950-672-24-2
Note: The following series of illustrations show
the engine in a vertical position. This is for clarity
of illustration only.
Use clean engine oil to lubricate the threads and under
the heads of the connecting rod capscrews.
Caution: The four digit number stamped on the rod
and cap at the parting line must match and be
installed towards the oil cooler side of the engine.
Install the rod cap and capscrews to the connecting rod.
Caution:
Tighten
the
connecting
rod
and
capscrews evenly.
Step 1 -
35 Nom [26 ft4bs]
Step 2 -
70 Nom [70 ft-lbs]
Step 3 -
100 Nom [73 ft4bs]
Caution: The crankshaft must rotate freely.
Check for freedom of rotation as the caps are installed.
If the crankshaft does not rotate freely, check the
installation of the rod bearings and the bearing size.
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