Install a one piece rear main seal, for no leaks! The bearings are blue printed… Now it’s time to test fit our Crank, use plastigage to double check our oil clearance, install a one piece rear main seal from BOP Engineering, and finalize our crank installation. It doesn’t matter what engine you have, it’s the same process. If you missed it, check out the engine tear down episode… the bearings were toast! In this episode, “How to install your crank and BOP Engineering one piece rear main seal. Pontiac short block re-build, Part 5” We have to test fit our crank to make sure it doesn’t bind, check our oil clearance with plastigauge, install a @bopengineering rear main seal, and hopefully bolt it all together. Again, a big thank you to David Butler @Butler Performance for coaching me through what bearings to get, and what clearance targets to shoot for, which worked great! If you want it done right, get your engine components, entire rotating assembly, and/or short block from www.butlerperformance.com Follow along with the Pontiac 400 (Now a 470) engine build, by subscribing below;
WARNING: I miss spoke! If you’re using ARP studs, the main caps get torqued to 110 ft. lbs., and the Rear Main cap gets torqued to 140 ft. lbs.
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Part’s and/or supplies used in this video series;
Plastigage
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/cle-mpr1
B.O.P. Engineering One Piece Main Seal;
https://butlerperformance.com/i-24452904-bop-pontiac-3-00-main-dual-lip-viton-1pc-rear-main-seal-301-326-350-389-400-bop-rms18.html?ref=search:https%3A%2F%2Fbutlerperformance.com%2Fsearch.html%3Fq%3DBOP%2BEngineering
ARP Main Studs (2 bolt); torque caps to 110 lb. ft., rear main cap to 140 lb.ft.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/arp-194-5401/make/pontiac
Anytime Tools Premium Outside Micrometer Set 0-4″/0.0001″ Precision Machinist Tool w/Carbide Tips
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0045UZGSC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
HFS (R) Dial Indicator Bore Gage .0005″ Gauge (2″-6″ range)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OU7SYZ2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Mitutuyo Dial Indicator, with 0.0001″ graduation;
https://www.amazon.com/Mitutoyo-2358S-10-Indicator-Graduation-Accuracy/dp/B002SG7PJI/ref=sr_1_10?crid=2A6NNLDU6KU4R&dchild=1&keywords=mitutoyo+dial+indicator&qid=1621873328&sprefix=mitut%2Caps%2C247&sr=8-10
King Racing, Main Bearings (Standard)
https://butlerperformance.com/i-26175436-king-racing-hp-main-bearings-pontiac-326-400-std-set-kbe-mb5511hp-std.html?ref=search:https%3A%2F%2Fbutlerperformance.com%2Fsearch.html%3Fq%3Dking%2Bbearings
King Racing, Main Bearings (0.001″ Undersized)
https://butlerperformance.com/i-26175439-king-racing-hp-main-bearings-pontiac-326-400-001-undersized-set-kbe-mb5511hp-001.html?ref=search:https%3A%2F%2Fbutlerperformance.com%2Fsearch.html%3Fq%3Dking%2Bbearings
Speed Pro 87200CH – Speed-Pro Competition Series Rod Bearings (Keep in mind these are Big Block Chevy Bearings, which are used on some Pontiac Stroker kits)
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sl…
Speed Pro 87200CH1 – Speed-Pro Competition Series Rod Bearings UNDERSIZED (Keep in mind these are Big Block Chevy Bearings, which are used on some Pontiac Stroker kits)
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sl…
Here’s the latest Walk Around of the GTO, filmed by RestoMods.com https://youtu.be/NcgjQYOGmV8
Playlists of interest;
Hydraulic Clutch and Tremec TKO/TKX install;
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list…
FiTech Fuel Injection Install;
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list…
Here’s the original Hydraulic Roller Lifter Fail Inspection, and process:
https://youtu.be/y_iPx4CiMTg
Here’s the Official Part 1, where Mike starts the preparation of Engine removal
https://youtu.be/VWt2QxXOgOE
Here’s the start of the TREMEC installation, https://youtu.be/nDDeZrqF3cs
Enjoy, and ask questions by leaving a comment below… See you on the other side!
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WARNING: I miss spoke! If you're using ARP studs, the main caps get torqued to 110 ft. lbs., and the Rear Main cap gets torqued to 140 ft. lbs. My apologies for missing that edit.
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The hash marks on the crank for the Rear seal has to be machined off otherwise the hash mark will tear up that rear seal and will leak.
Been considering this for my future Poncho build. The rope seals just aren't what they used to be when they outlawed the asbestos. Good video as always!
P.s. The small leak stopped in the distributor valley after I slathered on the RTV along the back edge of the valley pan like a madman lol. Like I said it's NOT pretty, haha. But at least it worked and I guess it was the valley pan after all. Thanks again for the help!
S0, you torqued the main caps to 1-4 at 100 lbs, and the rear at 110 lbs, right? Did I hear you right ?
Found this vid from one of the Facebook groups that you posted it in. Thanks for the information. You got a sub from me.
Great job on the install I’m currently building one my self but at 15 I’m pretty sure I read something about you can’t run a one or two piece seal on a stock crank because of the notches on the crank for the old rope seal but I’m not sure which one you have and I’m probably wrong but looks great keep up the good work
The day is. Gonna come where I rewatch All of your videos when rebuilding my P 400 bet.
Man this is an exciting build Mike. I love LS series engine builds but there nothing like that old school Pontiac n Chevy.
Doing the 1 piece oil pan gasket from BOP too?
iam sorry to say it, but thats not how you put that seal on… chance is big thats not going to seal up.
I use the BOP 1 pc seal as well. Works great and zero leaks on my motor so far.
I love the old school rope seals mwah
You made me Smile ,When you spun that crank ,for the first time ,Yes Success ,Good Job ,Next time put some hose on those crank studs ,to prevent a nick in the crank on installation ,Thank You for your videos !!!
Hey Mike, liking the one piece rear seal good information as always love your channel.
Nice, i like that one piece seal. Looking good Mike!
Mike
Did you have them smooth the serrations when you had it polished ?