I always just used a poloroid camera and laid out the bolts in the general
area from whence they came.... ESPECIALLY rockers and pushrods and such,
they get used to working with the same "partner" all the time and don't like
it if you switch em' up.
Good luck Tom!
-- - Josh Lowered 2000 Dakota CC 3.9L""JAMES KNOX"" <knox.james@Sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:000b01c30aa1$cf88d750$e0b6fea9@KNOX... > > Hi! Tom, Jason, Jon, Ray, ED, Andy > A suggestion to keep dismantle- installation in order is to draw a picture > on > a flat piece of cardboard of engine area, water pump' timing chain cover, or > whatever. As the bolts are removed, stick them thru the cardboard at their > location on the picture. This procedure will keep parts in order as to > length, thread size, strength of components for particular locations and > make the reassembly easier bearing in mind torque limits in the mtce manual. > > This procedure may be of benifit in keeping vehicles together in the mud > pit, as lost part recovery is often difficult. embarrasing and costly! > > Tom :-) You may want to use your chisel to create the bolt holes in the > cardboard . Please replenish all fluids before starting engine and check for > leaks! > > Regards: > Jim :-) > DC-3 Dakota engineer, 91 Dakota Sport 4x4, 318 premag, modified > > > > >
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