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Crankshaft Main Bearing

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Diameter 63.49 - 63.51 mm (2.4997 - 2.5004 inch)
Bearing Clearance 0.035 - 0.053 mm (0.0014 - 0.0021 inch)
Bearing Clearance (Max. Allowable) 0.087 mm (0.0034 inch)
Out of Round (Max.) 0.005 mm (0.0002 inch)
Taper (Max.) 0.0003 mm (0.0001 inch)
End Play 0.0475 - 0.2725 mm (0.0019 - 0.0108 inch)
End Play (Max. Allowable) 0.43 mm (0.017 inch)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Tie Bolts 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.)
Inner Cap Bolts 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) Plus 1/4 turn
Outer Cap Bolts (Windage Tray) 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.) Plus 1/4 turn