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Bearing Specifications

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CRANKSHAFT MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS SPECIFICATIONS

Application In. (mm)
Main Bearings
Journal Diameter 2.124-2.125 (53.96-53.98)
Clearance (1) .001-.003 (.025-.076)
Thrust Bearing No. 3
Crankshaft End Play (2) .003-.007 (.07-.17)
Connecting Rod Bearings
Journal Diameter 1.810-1.811 (45.97-45.99)
Clearance (3) .0011-.0033 (.028-.088)
Side Play (4) .014 (.37)
(1) Wear limit .007" (.17 mm).
(2) Wear limit .0015" (.37 mm).
(3) Wear limit .0047" (.12 mm).
(4) Wear limit indicated.