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Rod Bearings

  1. Inspect journals for wear, taper and out-of-round. If specifications are exceeded, grind journals to undersize or replace crankshaft. See CRANKSHAFT, MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS  under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS.
  2. Inspect bearing shells for signs of fusion, pitting, burning or flaking. Observe contact pattern. Standard bearings are unmarked. Undersized bearings are stamped US025 on back of bearing to indicate .010" (.25 mm) undersize.
  3. Check bearing clearance using Plastigage. See CRANKSHAFT, MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS  . Standard connecting rod side play is .0039-.0078" (.10-.20mm), with a service limit of .0138" (.35 mm).
  4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten rod nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
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