I started to install a new sleeve in my Perkins 4.318. Per the manual, I put the sleeves in the freezer which, according to the manual, will allow the sleeves to slip in by hand. The other option the manual gives is to not chill the sleeves but to oil them and press into place. I went the cold route since I have no means to press them in because this is an in-chassis rebuild. I chilled the sleeves and put a space heater on the block. When I went to install the sleeve I put a bead of Loctite 640 sleeve retainer near the bottom of the sleeve. Sleeve was a little snug to start, certainly not loose enough to install by hand. I needed to tap the sleeve and was using a wood block on top of the sleeve when the sleeve cracked. I am wondering if the sleeve retaining compound causes too much friction. Do I need to oil the sleeves instead? Is tapping OK or do they need to be pressed? I am ready to spit nails as I need to get this tractor running and not spend money on a stupid mistake. In the end, what is the proper technique?
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