BOMBARDIER 1980 Shop Manual page 36

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SECTION 03
SUB-SECTION 01, (ENGINE TOLERANCES MEASUREMENT)
CONNECTING ROD BIG END
AXIAL PLAY
TYPE MINIMUM - MAXIMUM
247.277
377.444 0.20
1.00
mm
503.640
(008 039")
354.454
464
OAO 1.00 mm
(.016 .039")
Using a feeler gauge measure distance between thrust
washer and crankshaft balancer. If the distance exceeds
specified tolerance. repair or replace the crankshaft.
CONNECTING ROD ALIGNMENT
Check if connecting rod is bent as follows:
- Once engine crankcase is assembled with the piston
mounted on connecting rod without its piston rings,
position cylinder on piston.
O
NOTE: The cylinder/crankcase gasket must not be
installed.
- Rotate crankshaft slowly and at the same time observe
piston movement within the cylinder. If piston bears
against one side (PTO or mag. side). the connecting
rod is bent.
Equal distance
in gudgeon
pin direction
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- To correct. position needle bearing and gudgeon pin
on connecting rod then pry connecting rod as illustrat-
ed.
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