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82 GT · 06-27-2003, 10:01 PM

I finally started construction of my new 351w tonight!!!!
I might have a minor problem but I'm not sure.
After I torqued the main caps, I realized that the thrust bearing cap had the bolt,that also holds the pick up tube, on the wrong side.
My question is: Can I just swap bolts or will I need a new bearing now since it was already "crushed"?

06-27-2003, 10:01 PM	#1
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	slight problem during engine assembly I finally started construction of my new 351w tonight!!!! I might have a minor problem but I'm not sure. After I torqued the main caps, I realized that the thrust bearing cap had the bolt,that also holds the pick up tube, on the wrong side. My question is: Can I just swap bolts or will I need a new bearing now since it was already "crushed"? __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.