Hi, new member here, can use some advice after my dumb mistake!
While working on a 5.4 Triton 2-valve engine, I removed one of the crankshaft main bearing side cap bolts by mistake. See diagram and photo.
I thought it was the coolant block drain plug for that side of the engine, but obviously not. I immediately reinstalled the bolt and tightened it down. The engine was not run while the bolt was out. I have a new bolt on order and once it arrives will install it per Ford's torque-to-yield specs for these cap bolts.
I'm wondering if I have screwed something up pertaining to the bearings by removing this bolt? Is there anything I can watch for once it's back together, or am I being a little paranoid here and shouldn't worry about this?
Many thanks in advance.
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While working on a 5.4 Triton 2-valve engine, I removed one of the crankshaft main bearing side cap bolts by mistake. See diagram and photo.
I thought it was the coolant block drain plug for that side of the engine, but obviously not. I immediately reinstalled the bolt and tightened it down. The engine was not run while the bolt was out. I have a new bolt on order and once it arrives will install it per Ford's torque-to-yield specs for these cap bolts.
I'm wondering if I have screwed something up pertaining to the bearings by removing this bolt? Is there anything I can watch for once it's back together, or am I being a little paranoid here and shouldn't worry about this?
Many thanks in advance.
