413 bare block.

[LocuMob]

Seating or aligning the thrust bearing. Loosen number 3 main cap till bolts are just snug, pry cap rearward with a pry bar or lg screwdriver, then push crank with a mallet or prybar forward from any other main bearing. Idea being to push crank the cap forward enough to line up with the block half of the bearing providing a even surface of thrust bearing for the crank to act against being pushed forward from auto trans pressure on the T.C. or a pressure plate on a manual trans, depressing the clutch pedal.

Looks very nice BTW.

I'll have remember that when I build an engine!

 

[LocuMob]

The matte black actually looks good.

I agree!

 

[commando1]

Seating or aligning the thrust bearing. Loosen number 3 main cap till bolts are just snug, pry cap rearward with a pry bar or lg screwdriver, then push crank with a mallet or prybar forward from any other main bearing. Idea being to push crank the cap forward enough to line up with the block half of the bearing providing a even surface of thrust bearing for the crank to act against being pushed forward from auto trans pressure on the T.C. or a pressure plate on a manual trans, depressing the clutch pedal.

Looks very nice BTW.

You must be texting and driving again. Lol.

I think you are saying the same thing as me. Not sure
I loosen all the caps, push the crank forward, tighten all the caps except #3,
push #3 cap back and snug it down,

Yes? No? Almost?

 

[furyus 67]

Can this be done after everything assembled? I haven't fired the engine but it is together and has been rotated. I've still got to change the oil pan so I will have the opportunity to do it then. Thanks for the explanations fellas!

 

[70bigblockdodge]

Yes you normally do #3 first so good idea to loosen all.

Doing it now is better than not at all.