New Holland LS140 Workshop Manual page 80

Connecting Rod Side Clearance Check
Assemble the connecting rod to the crankshaft and
measure the clearance, 1, between the connecting
rod and crankshaft with a feeler gauge. If the play is
more than the allowable limit, replace the connecting
rod.
Standard Play
0.1 - 0.3 mm
(0.0039" - 0.0118")
Oil Clearance
Using plastigage, check the oil clearance as follows:
Remove oil or foreign matter from the bearing and
crankshaft.
Cut the plastigage to the same width as the bearing.
Place it on the crankshaft at 1. Avoid the oil hole.
SECTION 10 - ENGINE
Allowable Limit
0.7 mm
(0.0275" )
10-45
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