X-bolt sequence.

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X-bolt sequence.

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Hi do you do the X-bolts 1st then the end caps of the other way.
Also what the correct torques for a large journal X-bolted block.

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Post by russell_ram »

Here you go sir - official torque process.

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Also, you should place a small bead of RTV along the bottom corners of the rear bearing before assembly.

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Thank you,

but can you post a slightly bigger version.

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Current V8 car TVR 400SE 240 BHP
Current Project TVR Tasmin Race, with 3.9 running at 230 BHP
Currently building a 4.6 300 BHP Xbolted Engine for it. Solid Lifters and Group A rockers, Stange 4 heads, Pocketed piston, fully balanced.
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Better?

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Post by TVRleigh »

Yes thank you.

As I wanted to be able to read the writing.
Current V8 car TVR 400SE 240 BHP
Current Project TVR Tasmin Race, with 3.9 running at 230 BHP
Currently building a 4.6 300 BHP Xbolted Engine for it. Solid Lifters and Group A rockers, Stange 4 heads, Pocketed piston, fully balanced.
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