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votec, sledgehammer engine build

 
nickyb nickyb
New User | Posts: 28 | Joined: 01/07
Posted: 02/15/07
08:04 PM

i've picked up a 1999 vortec and i'm tring to do a bucks down build based on the sledgehammer engine.in that article there is no mention of tech stuff i need ,like,how to install the one piece rear seal, and what to torque it to.what if any differance is the torque on the four bolt mains/rodbolts?i know i need a lot of answers but this is my first build,and the first second gen/vortec i'v dealt with. thanks to any and all who can help. nickyb..........  

 
nickyb nickyb
New User | Posts: 28 | Joined: 01/07
Posted: 02/22/07
12:43 PM

well,i've got the info for the rear seal,and the crank is in,i checked for clearences and its within limits [ .0015/.0020 ] so now i'm gonna check the rod clearences and then put the totalseal gapless rings on.this block is starting to look like something  

 

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