TM5-3810-300-24&P-3
1.1.1
Fig. 2 - Installing Rear End Plate
Fig. 1 - Installing Front End Plate
the cylinder block front and rear end plates as outlined
A flat steel plate, one bolted to each end of the cylinder
below.
block, provides a support for the flywheel housing at the
rear and the balance weight cover and crankshaft cover
1. Affix a new gasket to each end of the cylinder block,
at the front of the engine. Since the blower drive gear
using a non-hardening gasket cement. Also apply an
assembly is supported on the rear end plate, this plate
even coating of gasket cement to the outer surface of
has a different contour than the one used at the front.
each gasket (the surface next to the end plate).
Gaskets are used between the block and each end plate.
2. Use guide studs J 1927-01 as shown in Fig. 1 to set
the front end plate next to the cylinder block and install
Inspection
the bolts and lock washers. Do not tighten the bolts at
When an end plate is removed, it is essential that all of
this time. Wipe the excess gasket cement from the
the old gasket material be removed from both surfaces
bores in the end plate and the cylinder block.
of the end plate and the cylinder block. Clean the end
plate as outlined under Clean Cylinder Block in Section
3. Insert a camshaft end bearing through the SMALL
bearing bore in the end plate and into the bore of the
block to accurately align the end plate as shown in Fig.
Inspect both surfaces of each end plate for nicks, dents,
scratches or score marks and check the plates for
warpage. Also check the tapped holes in the end plates
4. With the bearing in place, tighten the 3/8" -16 end
at this time. If nicks or scratches on the sealing surfaces
plate retaining bolts to 30-35 lb-ft (41-47 Nm) torque.
of the end plates are too deep to be cleaned up, replace
Tighten the 1/2"-13 bolts to 71-75 Ib-ft (96-102 Nm)
the end plates.
torque. Remove the camshaft bearing which served as a
pilot while attaching the end plate.
Install End Plates
5. Use the guide studs J 1927-01 and the camshaft
end bearing to install the rear end plate in the same
With all of the necessary plugs properly installed and the
manner as outlined above.
end plate-to-cylinder block dowels in place, attach
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