Is the bearing even the right width? The new bearing looks wider which would be for a 216. (see pics - 216 on the left) Did you put the lower bearing shell in the block instead of the cap? If not, it's easy enough to drill the cap. Don't grind off the dowel on the bearing. It's there to keep it from rotating with the crankshaft.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
