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Crankshaft Main Bearing

Crankshaft main bearing bolts Stage 1 37 ft.lbs.
Stage 2 120°
Main Bearing Thrust Face Surface Finish (RMS) Front 0.354 micro inch
Rear 0.236 micro inch
Runout Limit 0.001 inch
Main Bearings Clearance to Crankshaft Desired 0.001-0.0014 inch
Allowable 0.0005-0.0023 inch
Bearing Wall Thickness 0.0959-0.0962 inch