Westerbeke 7.0 KW BGC -60Hz Technical Manual page 107

Assembling the Crankshaft
1. Install the crankshaft upper bearing.
a. Install the upper bearing which is provided with an
oil groove to the cylinder block. Ensure the oil port
is aligned with the gallery port.
b. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the bearing
face.
2. Attach the crankshaft thrust washer.
3. Install the crankshaft.
4. Install the crankshaft bearing cap with the crankshaft
lower bearing. (No oil groove in lower bearing.)
a. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the threaded
portion of each attaching bolt and bearing surface.
b. Install the bearing cap with its front mark facing
toward the front side.
c. Each time one bearing cap is tightened, make sure
that the crankshaft can still turn slightly.
Tightening torque: 39.1 - 47.7ft-lb
(5.4 - 6.6 kg-m)
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