Ford Corsar Repair Manual page 87

CYLINDER BLOCK
Crank
pin
SEM567B
Inspection (Cont'd)
8. If crankshaft is replaced with a new one, select connecting rod
bearing according to the following table.
Connecting rod bearing grade number:
Method B (Using plastigauge)
CAUTION:
Do not turn crankshaft or connecting rod while plastigage
is being inserted.
When bearing clearance exceeds the specified limit, en-
sure that the proper bearing has been installed. Then if
excessive bearing clearance exists, use a thicker main
bearing or undersized bearing so that the specified bear-
ing clearance is obtained.
Crank pin grade number
0
1
2
CONNECTING ROD BUSHING CLEARANCE (Small end)
1. Measure inner diameter "C" of bushing.
Connecting rod bearing
grade number
0
1
2
2. Measure outer diameter "Dp" of piston pin.
3. Calculate connecting rod bearing clearance.
C - D p =
0.005
-
0.017 mm (0.0002
-
0.0007 in) (Standard)
0.023 mm (0.0009 in) (Limit)
If it exceeds the limit, replace connecting rod assembly
andlor piston set with pin.