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Crankshaft Main Bearing

Clearance to crankshaft-desired 0.0011-0.0026 inch
Clearance to crankshaft-allowable 0.0011-0.0026 inch
Bearing wall thickness (Std) 0.075-0.076 inch
Crankshaft main bearing bolts (side bolts) 15 ft.lbs.
Crankshaft main bearing bolts (cross-mounted) Stage 1 44 in.lbs.
Stage 2 89 in.lbs.
Crankshaft main bearing bolts (vertical) Stage 1 30 ft.lbs.
Stage 2 85-95 °