❗️Properly align cam bearings using a specialized tool to avoid crooked installation.
🔧Use a dilapidated camshaft to scrape in cam bearings if they're too tight to fit.
⚙️Apply Redline Lube to cam bearings and cam surfaces for smooth operation.
🛠Measure oil clearance to ensure proper lubrication between bearings and crankshaft.
🔒Set ring gaps according to the manufacturer's recommendations for optimal engine performance.
Why is it important to properly align cam bearings?
—Aligning cam bearings ensures smooth operation and optimum performance by preventing them from being installed crooked.
What should I do if the cam bearings are too tight to fit?
—If the cam bearings are too tight to fit, you can use a dilapidated camshaft to scrape them in and ensure a proper fit.
Why is it necessary to apply Redline Lube to cam bearings and surfaces?
—Applying Redline Lube to cam bearings and surfaces ensures smooth operation and reduces friction between components.
How do I measure oil clearance?
—Measure the inside diameter of the bearing and the outside diameter of the crankshaft journal. Subtract the two measurements to determine the oil clearance.
Why is it important to set ring gaps correctly?
—Setting ring gaps correctly ensures proper gas sealing and oil control, resulting in optimal engine performance.
00:00Introduction to assembling a Chrysler 440 engine
01:10Preparation and organization of engine parts
02:35Aligning and installing cam bearings
04:19Scraping in cam bearings with a dilapidated camshaft
05:45Applying Redline Lube to cam bearings and surfaces
07:57Measuring and setting oil clearance between bearings and crankshaft
13:02Setting ring gaps for optimal engine performance
13:39Conclusion and next steps in engine assembly
