TM 5-3895-346-14
CYLINDER BLOCK END PLATE
ENGINE OVERHAUL
CYLINDER BLOCK END PLATE
A flat steel plate, bolted to the rear end of the cylinder block, provides a support for the flywheel housing. A
gasket is used between the block and the end plate.
Inspection
When the end plate is removed, it is essential that all of the old gasket material be removed from both surfaces
of the end plate and the cylinder block. Clean the end plate as outlined under Clean Cylinder Block.
Inspect both surfaces of the end plate for nicks, dents, scratches, or score marks and check it for warpage.
Check the plug nuts in the end plate for cracks or damaged threads. If nicks or scratches on the sealing
surfaces of the end plate are too deep to be cleaned up, or the plug nuts are damaged, replace the end plate or
plug nuts.
When installing a plug nut, support the end plate on a solid flat surface to avoid distorting the plate. Then press
the nut in the end plate until the head on the nut seats on the end plate.
Install End Plate
1.
Affix a new gasket to the end of the cylinder block (flywheel end), using a nonhardening gasket
cement. Also apply an even coating of gasket cement to the outer surface of the gasket (the surface next to
the end plate).
2.
Align the dowel pinholes in the end plate with the dowel pins in the cylinder block. Then start the
end plate over the dowel pins and push it up against the cylinder block.
CAUTION
When installing the end plate, the heads of the plug nuts at the top of the end plate on the in-line engine should
always face the forward end of the cylinder block.
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