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Bearing Specifications

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CRANKSHAFT MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS SPECIFICATIONS

Application In. (mm)
Main Bearings
Journal Diam. 2.1240-2.1250 (53.960-53.980)
Clearance (1) .001-.003 (.03-.08)
Thrust Bearing No. 3
Crankshaft End Play (2) .003-.007 (.07-.17)
Connecting Rod Bearings
Journal Diam. 1.8800-1.8810 (47.760-47.78)
Clearance (3) .0011-.0035 (.028-.088)
Side Play .014 (.37)
(1) Wear limit .007" (.17 mm).
(2) Wear limit .015" (.37 mm).
(3) Wear limit .0047" (.12 mm).