Assembly; Crankshaft - Triumph Rocket III Classic Service Manual

Crankshaft
Assembly
1.
Use high flash-point solvent to clean the crankcase
mating faces. Wipe the surfaces clean with a lint-free
cloth.
2. Ensure that the three locating dowels are in position
in the upper crankcase.
1. Dowels
3.
Apply a thin bead of silicone sealant to the lower
crankcase mating faces (at the factory, ThreeBond
1207B is used).
Sealer Areas
Do not use excessive amounts of sealer. The extra sealer
may become dislodged and could block the oil passages
in the crankcases, causing severe engine damage.
4. If removed, insert the three piston cooling jets into
the main bearing housings in the upper crankcase.
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Caution,.
Ensure the three piston cooling jets are installed. If the
piston cooling jets are omitted, oil pressure will be
reduced. Running the engine with low oil pressure will
cause severe engine damage.
5.
Install and lubricate the crankshaft main bearing
shells with clean engine oil (see bearing selection on
page
5-15
before proceeding).
6.
Install the crankshaft to the upper crankcase.
Installing The Crankshaft
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Fit the big end caps and tighten them (see page
5-13
for the tightening sequence and torque).
8.
Install and lubricate the balancer shaft ensuring it is
'timed' to the crankshaft correctly (see page
7-4).
9.
Lubricate the crankshaft journals with clean engine
oil.
10. Position the lower crankcase to the upper. An
assistant may be required to support the crankcase
during alignment.
5.8
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