Gdgarman

Hi, well i have a teksid block and i stripped it all down besides the main bearing caps because i didn't have my hex sockets. So i sent it into the machine shop with the crank still in because i was lazy. I got my block back and they gave me all the main caps in random order and i don't remember which way they went. It would be awesome if some one told me :] here is a pic of how i got the main caps back. Also I never took out the thrust washer and i think i know where it goes but any info would help :]

BraMas

All the arrows MUST face forword when putting them in. And look real close to the caps there should be numbers stamped toward the outside smaller bolt holes. Mine are numbered 1 thru 5. #1 is front one and #5 is last one toward the Bell housing.
Under no circumstances assemble that engine unless you are 1000000% sure you have them in the right spot.

Gdgarman

Thanks so much. I found the numbers. The caps just needed to be seriously cleaned so I could see them. Got the crank in now I'm ready to install pistons

BraMas

Did you get file fit piston rings?

Gdgarman

I don't think so. But I'm not sure. I got what ever the machine shop gave me. Which pretty much everything they gave me is EngineTech. Rings, gaskets, bearings everything.

BraMas

Make sure you check the ring end gap! Hopefully they didn't order you file to fit rings. Not that is anything wrong with that it just adds time and patience to the build