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A Systems Approach

PowerPoint® PresentationPrepared byRené Green

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Chapter 13

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Chapter Overview This important chapter describes the various hardware

used to seal today’s high performance engines. A great deal of attention is given to subjects such as fasteners, gaskets, sealants, and adhesives.

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Chapter Objectives Explain the purpose of the various gaskets

used to seal an engine. Identify the major gasket types and their uses. Explain general gasket installation procedures. Describe the methods used to seal the timing

cover and rear main bearing.

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Reassemble an engine including core plugs, bearings, crankshaft, camshaft, pistons, connecting rods, timing components, cylinder head, valve train components, oil pump, oil pan, and timing covers.

Explain the ways to prelubricate a rebuilt engine.

Reinstall an engine and observe the correct starting and break-in procedures.

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Torque Principles Elasticity TTY Thread Repair

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Gaskets Gasket

Materials General

Gasket Installation Procedures

Cylinder Head Gaskets

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Bimetal engine requirements

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Bimetal engine requirements

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Manifold Gaskets

Valve Cover Gaskets

Oil Pan Gaskets

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Adhesives, Sealants, and Other Chemical Sealing Materials Adhesives Sealants

General-purpose sealantsFlexible sealantsSilicone formed-in-place sealantsAnaerobic formed-in-place sealantsHylomarAntiseize compounds

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Rear Main Bearing Seal

Oil Seals Timing Cover Oil

Seals

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Other Seals

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Engine Reassembly Install timing cover Install the vibration damper Install the valve cover Prelubrication Check Install oil pan Install intake manifold

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Install the thermostat and water outlet housing Install the fuel pump Paint the engine Spin test the engine Install exhaust manifold

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Install flywheel or flex plate Install clutch parts Install torque converter Install motor mounts

Installing The Engine Starting Procedure

Break-in procedure