how do you remove a crankshaft bearing caps

[MR99SVTCOBRA]

i all ready got the bolts from the side and everything out just cant get the damn bearing caps off ...they are on there pretty good any help?

those bolts are off

 

[leftySVT281]

The caps have to be marked so while you're doing that give them a hard hit and that's what worked for me back in the day.It may sound stupid but it worked on a big block Chevy I was pulling apart for the machinist.

 

[MR99SVTCOBRA]

they are already marked im guessing this motor has been taken apart or rebuilt before .....

 

[MR99SVTCOBRA]

should i drop the top bolts back in (not threading them) and hammer on the bolts? just idea i dont know if i should do it

 

[EHA Racing]

Stick a top bolt into the cap so it's just sitting there and smack it lightly sideways with a rubber mallet or dead blow.

 

[MR99SVTCOBRA]

thanks i gotta do it tomorrow too damn cold out

 

[MR99SVTCOBRA]

one more question how can i hammer them out when the crank is in the way

 

[EHA Racing]

You dont hit the main cap, you lay the bolt in the hole and hit the bolt. Tap it side to side lightly just to free it.

 

[MR99SVTCOBRA]

ok cool thank you for your expert advice

 

[denshem]

Step away from the engine.

 

[MR99SVTCOBRA]

everyone starts from somewhere right dont come in my thread and be a dick ...im learning douchebag

 

[EHA Racing]

everyone starts from somewhere right dont come in my thread and be a dick ...im learning douchebag

I agree.
Densham, we don't treat people like that on this forum.

 

[1990_LX]

I can see what he is saying though Alex, but it's an asshole way to say it. Just be careful, engines require precision and near perfection to run well and be dependable. When in question definitely ask....it's certainly saved my ass quite a few times. What's the motor for by the way?

 

[MR99SVTCOBRA]

well thats y i asked for advice before i even did anything jeff...just something on the side nothing crazy i know how much care an engine needs and im being very care full

 

[EHA Racing]

Hey man I forgot to ask. There are 2 pins that will sometimes keep the main cap from coming loose. Did you take them out? The side bolts hold them in but with the bolts removed you should be able to yank the pins out with a pair of vice grips.

 

[MR99SVTCOBRA]

Hey man I forgot to ask. There are 2 pins that will sometimes keep the main cap from coming loose. Did you take them out? The side bolts hold them in but with the bolts removed you should be able to yank the pins out with a pair of vice grips.

ok there is two top bolts on top of the bearing caps then there is one bolt on each side of the block going into the sides of the bearing cap i took out all bolts but its in really really tight and i did not want to do any damage thats why i came on here and asked its been raining for 2 days straight soo i did not get a chance to look at it again

 

[MR99SVTCOBRA]

Hey man I forgot to ask. There are 2 pins that will sometimes keep the main cap from coming loose. Did you take them out? The side bolts hold them in but with the bolts removed you should be able to yank the pins out with a pair of vice grips.

ok yea i remember the pins i didnt know if i should yank them out

 

[leftySVT281]

Hey 99 have you taken the caps off yet,the pins must come outas well.

 

[MR99SVTCOBRA]

im going to tackle it saturday afternoon i didnt get a chance to work on the engine because of work......question i dont see any damage to my cylinder walls should i still take it to get inspected bored and honed?......

 

[EHA Racing]

I'm assuming you are replacing the rings?
At a minimum have the block honed (with torque plates) and a good block wash. Have the machinist measure the cylinders with a bore guage and measure your current pistons. That will give you an idea of piston to wall clearance and be the deciding factor or whether you bore it or not.