Hi all,
Ran into a problem when installing the LIM yesterday.
I have the FelPro (2nd) design gaskets (the metal ones).
They are lined up, and the rubber pins are in the alignment holes on the heads, and the gasket sits flush.
I put the Silicone on the valleys, and set the LIM on. Started the vertical bolts by hand, and ran them in, but not tight so that the LIM still "floats".
Checked the gasket for shifting, gaps, etc and all looks real good.
Started two of the diagonal bolts on the #1 and #2 cylinder side by hand (not tightened). Went to put the other side diagonal bolts in and they are not lined up (looks as if the LIM must go DOWN a little to align).
I started to tighten the Vertical bolts, pushing the LIM down. The problem is, I am already at (or may have exceeded a little) the 115 in/lbs for the verticals and it still need a "touch" more to align the two diagonals. There is no interference and nothing is touching the LIM preventing it from seating. All Parts are very clean from any dirt. If I push on the LIM with the palms of my hand, I can still move it down some, I just cannot hold it and put the bolts in at the same time.
This is where I stopped to ask:
If I crank the verticals a little more to just get the diagonals to start, and immediately loosen the verticals, will that be OK? Or can I leave the verticals a little tighter than spec?