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Crankshaft, Engine



Crankshaft





Color marking on bearing shell

The bearing shells are available in various classes. The classes are indicated by the colour marking on the outside. For every bearing (main and connecting rod bearings), the color marking must match the corresponding letter on the flywheel flange of the crankshaft. -arrow- Each letter on the flywheel flange of the crankshaft indicates the correct color classification of the bearing shell.