CRANKCASE
6. Select:
big end bearings (P
NOTE:
The numbers A stamped into the crankshaft
web and the numbers 1 on the connecting
rods are used to determine the replacement
big end bearing sizes.
"P1" X "P5" refer to the bearings shown in the
crankshaft illustration.
For example, if the connecting rod "P
crankshaft web "P
spectively, then the bearing size for "P
Bearing size for "P
"P
" (connecting rod) – "P
1
(crankshaft) –2 =
4 – 1 – 2 = 1 (Blue)
BIG END BEARING COLOR CODE
–1
0
1
2
EAS00399
CHECKING THE CRANKCASE
1. Thoroughly wash the crankcase halves in a
mild solvent.
2. Thoroughly clean all the gasket surfaces and
crankcase mating surfaces.
3. Check:
crankcase
Cracks/damage ! Replace.
oil delivery passages
Obstruction ! Blow out with compressed air.
EAS00401
CHECKING THE BEARINGS AND OIL
SEALS
1. Check:
bearings
Clean and lubricate the bearings, then rotate
the inner race with your finger.
Rough movement ! Replace.
2. Check:
oil seals
Damage/wear ! Replace.
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ENG
X P
)
1
4
" and the
1
" numbers are "4" and "1" re-
1
" is:
1
":
1
"
1
Violet
White
Blue
Black