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 Crane Cams supplied lifters...  Crane Cams supplied lifters with the PowerMax(tm) cam. Prior to installation, each lifter was lubricated on the sides, but only with oil. The bottom will come in contact with the pre-lube on the cam.  We installed a new Mopar Performance...  We installed a new Mopar Performance oil pump (PN P4286740) and a Milodon remote oil filter adapter (PN 21560 and 21566) to help keep our engine clean. The original filter would have been upside-down.  After installing a new Mopar...  After installing a new Mopar Performance timing set (PN P5249636), Dave put the timing chain cover in place. The cover, as well as most of the other smaller parts around the engine, was powdercoated with Eastwood's Hot Coat Powder Coating System.  We replaced the old head with...  We replaced the old head with a ported head from Mopar Performance. This head comes fully prepped with 1.70-inch-diameter intake and 1.44-inch-diameter exhaust valves (PN P4529821). Before installation, and because of our higher cam lift, we had the top of the valve guides milled to prevent any damage. Here, Dave lowers the head into place.  As the head was lowered into...  As the head was lowered into place, the bypass hose was also installed. It is far easier to deal with this hose when setting up either the head or the water pump.  Dave torqued the head to 70...  Dave torqued the head to 70 lb-ft by starting from the middle, and working his way to the outer ends, in three to four rotations.  New Mopar Performance pushrods...  New Mopar Performance pushrods were installed, then the rocker shaft assembly was set in place.  We thought the installation...  We thought the installation of our Hooker Header (PN 5834-1) would be a breeze, but it became a bit complicated. We put the header on the engine and the EGR heat transfer adapter on the intake, then tried to mount them onto the engine separately. We ended up removing the header and intake, assembling them off the engine, and installing the two parts as a single unit.  Since we had such a hard time...  Since we had such a hard time installing the header, we didn't want to take a chance that the bolts would come loose. To prevent future leaks, we used a set of Stage 8 Locking Fasteners.  To prevent damage, LaForce...  To prevent damage, LaForce installed the harmonic balancer with the proper installation tool. Using a hammer isn't recommended-it could ruin the balancer and thrust bearing, as well as gall the snout of the crank.
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