Club Car Gasoline Service Manual page 227

BALANCER GUIDE PIN (FIGURE 13-78)
1. Clean the pin surface and inspect it for wear or damage. Replace balancer guide pin if necessary.
2. With an outside micrometer, measure the outside diameter of the balancer guide pin surface.
3. If the outside diameter is smaller than 1.0199 inch (25.907 millimeters), replace the guide pin.
4. Check the O-Ring seal to make sure the O-Ring is not damaged. Replace if necessary.
CRANKSHAFT
Inspection
WARNING
• WHEN MAKING TESTS OR REPAIRS, ALWAYS:
- WEAR SAFETY GLASSES OR APPROVED EYE PROTECTION.
- REMOVE KEY.
- DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE HOT ENGINE OR EXHAUST.
- DISCONNECT BATTERY AS SHOWN (FIGURE 12-1, PAGE 12-2).
- REMOVE SPARK PLUG WIRE.
• BEFORE REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY, CLEAN THE ENGINE.
• SEE SAFETY WARNINGS, PAGE 13-1.
1. Clean and inspect the journals for scoring. Inspect the crankshaft gear for cracks, scoring or broken
teeth. Replace parts if necessary.
2. Using a micrometer, measure both main journals (PTO side and flywheel side) at several points along
their lengths (Figure 13-79).
3. If either journal diameter is less than 1.1783 inches (29.929 millimeters), replace the crankshaft.
4. Using a micrometer, measure connecting rod journal at several points along its length (Figure 13-80).
5. If the journal diameter is less than 1.3954 inches (35.443 millimeters), replace the crankshaft.
6. Using a micrometer, measure the crankshaft link rod journals at several points (Figure 13-81, Page 13-
38).
7. If the diameter of either journal is less than 1.8474 inches (46.924 millimeters), replace the crankshaft.
8. Check the crankshaft alignment.
8.1. Place the crankshaft in an alignment jig.
MEASURE EACH POSITION
IN 2 PLACES 90° APART
1
A
2
A
FIGURE 13-79
MEASURE EACH POSITION
IN 2 PLACES 90° APART
1
A
1
A
1
1 1
A A B
1
C
1 1
B B
1
1
C C
1 1
D D
2
A
1
A
1
B
1
C
FIGURE 13-80
13
G
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