Going ahead with engine rebuild

[Nessism]

You might want to try holding up the chain with your hand to make sure it's not bunched up on the crank sprocket. You may have to rock the engine both directions to be sure the chain is free.

When you inserted the pistons/rings into the cylinders were you careful to make sure no rings got pinched?

[TheNewGuy]

You might want to try holding up the chain with your hand to make sure it's not bunched up on the crank sprocket. You may have to rock the engine both directions to be sure the chain is free.

When you inserted the pistons/rings into the cylinders were you careful to make sure no rings got pinched?

Took the jugs back off. Ughhhh. One of the rings got bent. Got another set ordered. Frustrating. I took today off work to put it back together. Can someone maybe explain to me the shim trick again. I tried doing it with the engine at tdc. Was very difficult with the pistons moving.
Thank You

[alke46]

Took the jugs back off. Ughhhh. One of the rings got bent. Got another set ordered. Frustrating. I took today off work to put it back together. Can someone maybe explain to me the shim trick again. I tried doing it with the engine at tdc. Was very difficult with the pistons moving.
Thank You

Use a small block of wood to hold #2 and #3 pistons up at TDC. With hose clamps holding the rings compressed, you can now ease the cylinder down. After the jugs have cleared the rings you can remove the wood and then turn the crank to get #1 and #4 up to the bottom of the jugs. It seems easy after you have done it.

Also, are you using the rectangular o-ring under the head gasket? I think I saw a mention that it is not necessary if you are using a MLS head gasket.