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Crankshaft Main Bearing

Bed Plate Bolts





Bolts 1A - 1J 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.)
Bolts 1 - 8 7 Nm (5 ft. lbs.)
Bolts 1 - 8 additional 90°
Bolts A - E 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.)

Main Bearing

MAIN BEARING SELECTION CHART:





Main Bearing Journal Diameter 63.488 - 63.512 mm (2.4996 - 2.5005 inch)
Bearing Clearance 0.002 - 0.046 mm (0.00008 - 0.0018 inch)
Out of Round (MAX) 0.005 mm (0.0002 inch)
Taper (MAX) 0.006 mm (0.0004 inch)
End Play 0.052 - 0.282 mm (0.0021 - 0.0112 inch)
End Play (MAX) 0.282 mm (0.0112 inch)