CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING
SELECTION
In order to select the proper main bearings for the
crankshaft, you must reference the six numbers on the
crankcase and match that up with the main journal letters
on the crankshaft. Reference Bearing Selection
Identification page 3.78
For example, you would use the number 2 as the
crankcase codes (case journals
stamping on the crankshaft reads ABBCBA (crank
q
e
t
y
journals
,
,
,
). Based off the bearing selection
chart, you would use:
u
Blue bearing for Main #1
i
Green bearing for Main #2
o
Green bearing for Main #3
a
Blue bearing for Main #4
BEARING SELECTION CHART — MAIN BEARINGS
Crankshaft
Code
A
1
Blue
Case
2
Blue
3
Green
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UPPER CRANKCASE PREPARATION
1. Remove all traces of crankcase sealer from the
2. Clean bolt hole threads to remove any oil or
3. Inspect crankcase bearing bores. Replace the
4. Be sure alignment pins are in place where used.
5. Refer to Oil Flow Chart page 3.6 at the beginning of
6. Flush all oil passages with solvent and then warm
q
w
e
r
,
,
,
). The
7. Be sure passages are clean and dry before
B
C
Blue
Green
Green
Yellow
Yellow
Yellow
ENGINE / COOLING SYSTEM
IMPORTANT
Always replace plain bearings when the crankcase or
connecting rods have been disassembled. Refer to
bearing selection procedures.
crankcase mating surfaces. Inspect the surfaces
closely for nicks, burrs or damage.
crankcase sealant.
crankcase assembly if a bearing bore is galled or if
bearing inserts have rotated in the case.
this chapter and trace the oil paths through the
crankcase and cylinder.
soapy water. Rinse with clear, warm water and dry
with compressed air.
assembling the upper crankcase.
3
3.79