Brodix Big Block Chevy Compatible Block - Manual

General Instructions for Big Block
Chevy Compatible Blocks
1 5/16 PLUG
O-RING
-7 AN PLUG
O-RING
-6 AN PLUG AND O-RING
1 5/16 PLUG
O-RING
OIL RESTRICTORS
-7 AN PLUG
O-RING
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WARNING!
PLEASE CHECK THE BLOCK
THOROUGHLY IN EVERY POSSIBLE WAY.
IF YOU SUSPECT A DEFECT, CONTACT
BRODIX, INC. OR THE DEALER IT WAS
PURCHASED FROM BEFORE ANY
WORK HAS BEGUN. BRODIX
®
WILL NOT
BE RESPONSIBLE FOR VISIBLE DEFECTS
AFTER ANY WORK HAS BEEN STARTED.
INSPECT THE BLOCK FOR DAMAGE FROM
SHIPPING. INSPECT THE BLOCK OIL
PASSAGES AND THREADED HOLES.
WARNING!
THE SLEEVES ARE LEFT ABOVE THE DECK OF
THE BLOCK INTENTIONALLY. IT IS THE ENGINE
BUILDER’S PREFERENCE WHETHER OR NOT TO
SURFACE THE SLEEVES FLAT WITH THE DECK
OF THE BLOCK.
ALL PLUGS, LOCKS, AND SCREWS MUST HAVE
ANTI-SEIZE ON THE THREADS.
• The sleeves must be clearanced before initial
installation of crank and rods.
• The block must be align honed and checked for
bearing clearance.
• The cylinders must be fi nish bored and honed.
• You must check clearance before the fi nal installation
of crank, rods, pistons, and cam in the block.
• Wash the block thoroughly with soap
and water, and blow dry with air.
• Install the rear cam plug with the o-ring and
snap ring in place.
• Install all required water and oil plugs.
• Apply anti-seize to all main and head stud threads
before installation. Hand tighten only.
• It is recommended that a 3/8 x 4 1/2 allen head cap
screw is used in starter bolt location. This length
allows proper thread engagement.
The BRODIX
®
babbit cam bearing, part number FM 1874, uses
three 1/4 inch allen head cap screws to lock the center three
bearings in place. The allen head cap screws must be fi tted for
the proper length. The front and the rear bearing will use spiral
locks. Roller bearings are held into place on both sides with
spiral locks.
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-6 AN (ONLY AVAILABLE FROM BRODIX)