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Mechanical
CRANKSHAFT
8. Crankshaft
The crankshaft is supported in the cylinder block by five bearings. Each corner formed by a journal
or pin and a web is finished by fillet-rolling method which increases strength of that area. The five
crankshaft bearings are made of aluminum alloy and the No. 5 bearing is provided with a flanged
metal to support thrust forces.
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