Use the scale on the Plastigage envelop to mea-
sure the Plastigage on the crankpin at its widest
point.
If the measurement exceeds the service limit,
replace the connecting rod bearing.
Connecting Rod Large Bore Oil Clearance
0.0008 to 0.0016 in.
Standard
(0.020 to 0.040 mm)
Service Limit
0.0026 in. (0.065 mm)
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1. Scale
2. Plastigage
Crankshaft
Use a dial gauge to measure the center journal
runout.
The service limit for crankshaft center journal
runout is 0.002 in. (0.04 mm). If the measurement
exceeds the service limit, replace the crankshaft.
PISTON, CYLINDER, AND CRANKSHAFT
Assemble the crankshaft thrust bearing, the
crankshaft journal bearing, the crankshaft, and the
crankcase to the cylinder block.
Apply engine oil to 16 crankcase bolts, then place
the bolts in the bolt holes. Tighten the bolts to the
specified torque.
Crankcase Bolt Torques
8 mm
10 mm
2
001564
Use a dial gauge to measure the play in the axial
(thrust) direction of crankshaft.
If the measurement exceeds the service limit,
replace the crankshaft thrust bearing.
Crankshaft Thrust Play
Standard
Service Limit
001565
POWERHEAD
18 ft. lbs. (25 N·m)
29 ft. lbs. (40 N·m)
001574
0.004 to 0.012 in.
(0.11 to 0.31 mm)
0.014 in. (0.35 mm)
001566
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