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Crankshaft Main Bearing

Main Bearing - Clearance to Crankshaft Desired 0.0008-0.0015 Inch (in)
Allowable 0.0008-0.0026 Inch (in)
Bearing Wall Thickness Std. 0.0956-0.0951 Inch (in)
Main Bearing Cap Bolts Step 1 Finger tighten the bolts
Step 2 51-59 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Step 3 76-84 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)