2008 June 04: Engine assembly (2.50 hours)

Updated: 2008 June 04

Installed the oil pump.
Installed the timing gears and torqued retaining nuts.
Fit a new bow-style timing chain tensioner in place.
Tested the oil pressure relief valve for its blow-off point. Discovered it was leaking a lot at very low pressure and would blow off at 40 PSI. Not good. I used valve grinding compound to lap the valve for a better seal at low pressures. Then, I set the valve to blow at the prescribed 60 PSI.
Installed the oil pan using stainless fasteners, a new filter, and a fully greased gasket.