5ek block strength

There is something else you can do for better circulation. I will tell you when I stop in a few hours.

 

you can put an acert pump on if you want. but you also have to change the outer thermostat housing along with the propeller backing plate and oil cooler neck. also you may have to modify your alt bracket if it is like mine.

 

Ok my pic didn't come through on the at bracket. I'll try again.

 

You are going to check liner protrution, right?

 

Times 2, you beat me to it.

 

Hey @Tmtbob if they did it right and everthing true. With the thick spacerplate you will be at .003 and .006 with the thinner plate. If you opt for .006 use an anarobic sealant on the tin gasket along the edge all the way around. Yeah i know they say to not put anything on the tin gasket. But cat actually sells the sealant for doing just that. If you don't and there is the slightest unevenness on the block deck or spacerplate or head you will have seapage.