Table of Contents:
Introduction ............................................3
Cylinder Block ....................................10
Crankshaft ...........................................19
Pistons & Rings ....................................26
Connecting Rods .................................33
Cylinder Head ....................................41
Camshaft & Valve Train ....................61
Engine Pre-assembly ...........................71
Engine Assembly ................................84
Lubrication ...........................................96
Engine Electrics .................................101
Carburetion ......................................106
Exhaust ..............................................126
Suppliers Index ................................131
Parts List ............................................133
Metric Conversions ..........................141
Index ..................................................143
At right is stock L16/
L24 connecting rod. At left is
prepped rod. Note pin-hole location
(arrows). A similar hole (not visible) is
on the opposite side of the pin boss
in the same location.
Note oil-gallery
plugs in front of block.
Top plug is installed as it must
be–ush with front of block (arrow).
Plug seals main oil gallery. Remain-
ing two plugs seal oil-pump supply and
discharge galleries because engine will
use dry-sump oil system. Conse-
quently, these passages must
be plugged.
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