Connecting Rod Bearing Selection - Triumph 2012 Tiger 800 Service Manual

Connecting Rod Bearing Selection

Minor differences in crankshaft
compensated for by using selective bearings. For further
information on bearing
cross-references, see the latest parts information.
1. Select the correct big end bearing shell as follows:
Measure eac h cra nkshaft journal dia meter.
Select the co r rect bearings by matching the
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i nformation found with the chart below.
Note:
All dimensions in millimetres.
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Big end bearing selection chart
Shell Colour White
Con-rod Big End 3 6.009
Bore Dia.
3 6.000
Crankshaft Journal 3 3 .000
Dia.
3 2 .992
Running
Clearance
For instance:
Con-rod Big End Diameter
Crankshaft Journal Diameter
Required Bearing
Note:
Repeat the measurements for all connecting
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rods and their
journals.
lt is normal for the bearings selected to
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differ from one connecting rod to another.
Crankshaft, Connecting Rods and Pistons
dimensions are
part num ber to colour
Red
3 6.009
3 6.000
3 2.991
3 2.984
0.065
0.03 5
3 6.002
3 2.987
Red
respective crankshaft
Service Manual Tiger 800 and Tiger 800XC
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2. Install the new bearings in the connecting rod.
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1. Big end bearings
Always confirm, using the Plastigage method, that the
running clearance is correct before final assembly.
Severe engine damage could result from incorrect
clearance.
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