Volkswagen Type II Transporter 1200 Series Shop Manual page 29

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Showing Correct Position of Crankshaft Oil Slinger with Concave Face toward Crankshaft Pulley.
(6) The
connec~ing
rod securing bolts should· be
tightened evenly to a torque of 36 ft/lb. Any pre-tension
occurring between the bearing halves during tightening can
be eliminated by light hammer taps.
NOTE: Connecting rod bearings should not at any time be
scraped, reamed or filed. When lubricated the connecting
rods should slide on the crankshaft journal by their own
weight.
(7) Lock the connecting rod securing bolts in position.
TO RECONDITION CONNECTING RODS
Worn gudgeon pin bearings should be replaced and the
connecting rods checked for alignment.
Gudgeon pin bearings can also be renewed with the
crankshaft in place, after cylinders and pistons have been
removed. Do not fit oversize gudgeon pins to take up the
clearance in a worn J>earing.
(1) With the connecting rods removed from the engine
press out the gudgeon pin bearings using special tool for
this purpose.
(2) Press in the new gudgeon pin bearings and ream to
an inner diameter of .7876" -.7881".
NOTE: Ensure that the bearing bore after reaming is free of
scores and chatter marks. The gudgeon pin should be a light
finger push fit in the bearing when in a dry state and at
room temperature.
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(3) If necessary drill the oil passages in the new
bearing.
(4) Take special care to see that both bearings are
parallel to each other and that there is no twist, carry out a
connecting rod alignment check.
1200/1500/1600 lH.ODELS FROM JANUARY, '63
On 1200cc engines from February 1962, Chassis No
1070466 (Engine No 7484343) the gudgeon pin bearingin
the connecting rod was offset .040" in relation to the big
end bearing, the gudgeon pin bearing now runs centre of
the gudgeon pin. On 1500cc engines from Chassis No
1072658 (Engine No 0168330) the gudgeon pin bearing
offset was made .060" to bring the bearing centre of the
gudgeon pin. Connecting rods of this type have a forged
mark on the shank which must be positioned upwards when
the rod is installed in its normal·running position.
In February 1964, Chassis No 1256311 (Engine No
0471421) connecting rods were made heavier and now fall
into two weight classes. Connecting rods weighing less than
500 grams must be replaced and only rods with a weight
difference not exceeding 10 grams may be installed in one
engine.
In August 1965, Chassis No 516000001 (Engine No
H0000001) fitted bolts and nuts are used to secure the
bearing cap to the connecting rod. This modified