Honda V65 Magna-VF1100C 1983 Shop Manual page 178

CRANKSHAFT/ PISTON
BEARING INSPECTION
CONNECTING RODS
Inspect the bearing inserts for damage or separation.
Clean all oil from the bearing inserts and crankpins.
Put a piece of plastigauge on each crankpin avoiding
the oil hole.
CAUT ION:
The bearing tabs should face toward the
exhaust ports. Remember the front and rear
cylinder exhaust ports face opposite direc-
tions.
Install the bearing caps and rods on the correct
crank pins, and tighten them evenly.
TORQUE: 30-34 N·m (3.0-3.4 kg·m, 22-25 ft-lb)
NOTE:
Do not rotate the crankshaft during inspec-
tion.
Remove the caps and measure the compressed
plastigauge on each crankpin.
OI L CLEARANCE SERVICE LIMIT:
0.07 mm (0.003 in)
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