Bearing Selection; Main Journal Bearing Selection Table; Bearing Thickness - Honda GL1800 Service Manual

CYLINDER/PISTON/CRANKSHAFT
Remove the bearing caps and measure the com-
pressed plastigauge at its widest point on each
crankpin to determine the oil clearance.
SERVICE LIMIT: 0.06 mm (0.002 in)
If the oil clearance exceeds the service limit, select
the correct replacement bearings.

BEARING SELECTION

Record the connecting rod I.D. code numbers.
Number 1 (l), 2 (ll)
or 3 (lll) on the con-
necting rod is the
code for the con-
necting rod I.D.
Record the crankpin O.D. code letters.
Letter A, B or C on
the front side of the
Cross reference the connecting rod and crankpin
crankshaft are the
codes to determine the replacement bearing color
codes for the
code.
crankpin O.D. in the

MAIN JOURNAL BEARING SELECTION TABLE:

sequence from the
No. 1 crankpin
(front to rear).
CRANKPIN
O.D. CODE

BEARING THICKNESS:

A (Blue)
B (Black):
C (Brown):
D (Green)
E (Yellow)
After selecting new bearings, recheck the oil clear-
ance with plastigauge. Incorrect oil clearance can
cause major engine damage.
11-12
CONNECTING ROD I.D. CODE
1 (I) 2 (II)
A Yellow Green
B Green Brown
C Brown Black
Thick
Middle
Thin
3 (III)
Brown
Black
Blue
OLOR ODE