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Bearing Specifications

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CRANKSHAFT MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS SPECIFICATIONS

Application In. (mm)
Main Bearings
Journal Diameter
Std. Size (1) 2.124-2.125 (53.96-53.98)
1st U/Size 2.114-2.115 (53.71-53.73)
2nd U/Size 2.104-2.105 (53.46-53.48)
3rd U/Size 2.095-2.096 (53.21-53.23)
Clearance (2) .001-.003 (.025-.076)
Connecting Rod Bearings
Journal Diameter
Std. Size (1) 1.880-1.881 (47.76-47.78)
1st U/Size (1) 1.871-1.872 (47.51-47.53)
2nd U/Size (1) 1.860-1.861 (47.26-47.28)
3rd U/Size (1) 1.851-1.852 (47.01-47.03)
Clearance (4) .0011-.0033 (.028-.088)
Side Play .014 Max. (.37)
Thrust Bearing No. 3
Crankshaft End Play (3) .003-.007 (.07-.17)
(1) Maximum out-of-round from standard or undersize crankshaft journals is .001" (.03 mm).
(2) Wear limit .007" (.17 mm).
(3) Wear limit .010" (.25 mm).
(4) Wear limit .005" (.12 mm).