smallblocker

I'm just trying to find more info on the torque sequence for the main caps, and do the bolts need replacing? I here no, but need to be sure.
What's a good Gen 3/4 engine building book? Author?

GMautotech

The manual said to replace the side bolts because of sealer that's applied to the threads. But here is the torque info...

Tighten the M10 bearing cap bolts (1-10) a first pass in sequence to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
Using a plastic-face hammer, tap the crankshaft rearward, then forward in order to align the thrust bearings.
Tighten the M10 bolts (1-10) a final pass in sequence 80 degrees using the J 45059 .
Tighten the M10 studs (11-20) a first pass in sequence to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
Tighten the M10 studs (11-20) a final pass in sequence 51 degrees using the J 45059 .
Tighten the bearing cap side M8 bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft). Tighten the bolt on 1 side of the bearing cap and then tighten the bolt on the opposite side of the same bearing cap.

smallblocker

Thanks man. That's perfect. I suppose I can just goop the side bolts?

Any info on the crank exciter ring? I hear no more than .020" runout. Mine has .007 I haven't asked the machine shop if they removed it for grinding yet. I hear there's a special tool for clocking it to the crank.