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Crankshaft Main Bearing





MAIN BEARING SELECTION CHART

Main Bearing Journal Diameter 63.488 - 63.512 mm (2.4996 - 2.5005 in.)
Bearing Clearance 0.015 - 0.055
Maximum allowable taper 0.008 mm (0.0004 in.)
Maximum out of round 0.005 mm (0.002 in.)





Bedplate retaining bolts
Hand tighten bolts 1D,1G and 1F until the bedplate contacts the block.
Bolts 1A - 1J 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.)
Bolts 1 - 8 7 Nm (5 ft. lbs.)
Turn bolts 1 - 8 an additional 90°
Bolts A - E 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.)