1968-73 Cadillac V8 Engines

CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION
Place bolts in proper positions, as shown in illustration. Torque all bolts to specifications starting from center and working toward each end.
FITTING PISTONS
Measure pistons 3 16" below upper cross sloe and 'V to either side of vertical slot. Measure cylinders I 1/8" from top of bore, crosswise to cylinder block.

PISTON & CONNECTING ROD INSTALLATION
Install piston with "R" mark to rear. Install connecting rods and caps with numbered sides adjacent and down (oil grooves up).
PISTON PIN REPLACEMENT
Use Tool Set J-8390 to remove and install piston pins as shown in illustrations. When removing, place piston on support with "R" mark upward.
RING INSTALLATION
Chamfered inner corner of each compression ring must be toward top of piston.

ENGINE FRONT COVER
NOTE — On Eldorado, engine must be removed to remove front cover.
1) Disconnect battery, remove air cleaner, drain radiator and cylinder block, remove oil pan. Remove fan.-belts, and hoses.
2) Remove vibration damper. Remove engine front cover, with water pump attached. To install, reverse removal procedure. Use new gasket. See illustration for screw location and torque specifications.

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