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Old 04-12-2018, 06:49 AM
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I had .002" on all the rods.
.002 on all but one of the mains, and it was .0025
I used a telescope guage and micrometer, instead of plasti-gage.
As I was unsure what I would find, given the 2 different sizes listed between the Rave manual, and the engine manual.
Given what I found, I think plasti-gage would be good enough for the job.
Got the correct crucifix seals in the mail yesterday, so hopefully will start assembling engine in next day or 2.
 

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Question Assembly Lube

Plastigauged my mains....... .0015.........After cleaning the plasti from the bearings, applying assembly lube, the crank wouldn't turn until I torqued the last 5 main bolts. When its 50 degrees the crank takes a little effort to turn. Then I tried turning the cam and it took a little effort too. Maybe the assembly lube is stiffer when cold? I recall the cam turning much easier when it was warmer in the day. Other engines didn't seem to be this 'stiff' when turning the crank with assembly lube. Should I.....NOT.....use assembly lube (with moly) ? 2001 Disco II 4.0 L
 
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Old 04-13-2018, 12:22 AM
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Originally Posted by terminator2
Plastigauged my mains....... .0015.........After cleaning the plasti from the bearings, applying assembly lube, the crank wouldn't turn until I torqued the last 5 main bolts. When its 50 degrees the crank takes a little effort to turn. Then I tried turning the cam and it took a little effort too. Maybe the assembly lube is stiffer when cold? I recall the cam turning much easier when it was warmer in the day. Other engines didn't seem to be this 'stiff' when turning the crank with assembly lube. Should I.....NOT.....use assembly lube (with moly) ? 2001 Disco II 4.0 L
You have to use assembly lube, and it isn't your problem.

Not sure what you are saying about turning your cam independently from your crank. You've got the timing chain connected and aligned, yes?
 
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Old 04-13-2018, 04:39 AM
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I don't have the timing chain installed yet. Want to verify crank and cam spin is correct. I might remove both, remove assembly lube and just use motor oil. First, I'll see if the day warming up affects the spin effort with both crank and cam
 
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