This text provides a detailed account of rebuilding an engine, focusing on specific tasks like installing a supercharger, water pump, and alternator. The narrator discusses various techniques, tools, and adjustments made during the process, emphasizing the meticulous work involved in achieving proper alignment and fitment for the engine components. The text concludes with the successful installation of the pulleys and accessories, ensuring they are securely fastened and aligned for optimal engine performance.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The narrator has worked on rebuilding an engine and a supercharger over the last 18 episodes.
2. There is still work left to do, including small tasks like installing valve cover grommets, PCV, breather, and an oil fill cap.
3. Bigger tasks include installing the harmonic balancer using a threaded rod.
4. A round pin is added to prevent the harmonic balancer from spinning on the crankshaft.
5. The alternator is a remanufactured 12si alternator rated for 78 amps.
6. The narrator uses spacers to adjust the pulley alignment for the alternator and water pump.
7. An eighth-inch spacer is added to the crank pulley for future adjustment.
8. Foam discs are used to fill in the extra space created by the spacer in the dowel pin hole.
These facts summarize the key actions and details mentioned in the text without including any opinions or subjective information.