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Visual Inspection

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  1. Inspect the crankshaft bearing journals for damage or spun bearings. The crankshaft bearing journals are not repairable, if the crankshaft bearing journals are damaged the cylinder block assembly must be replaced.
  2. Inspect the crankshaft rear oil seal bore for damage. The crankshaft rear oil seal bore is not repairable, if the crankshaft rear oil seal bore is damaged the cylinder block assembly must be replaced.
  3. Inspect all sealing and mating surfaces for damage, repair or replace the cylinder block assembly if necessary.
  4. Inspect all threaded and through holes for damage or excessive debris.
  5. Inspect all bolts for damage, if damaged replace with new bolts only.
  6. Ensure the oil bypass valve is not damaged. The oil bypass valve is not serviced separately, if the oil bypass valve is damaged or not operating properly the cylinder block assembly must be replaced.
  7. Inspect the crankshaft oil scraper for cracks or damage, replace if cracked or damaged.
  8. Inspect the lower engine block for cracks. Do not repair any cracks. If cracks are found, the cylinder block assembly must be replaced.
  9. Repair any damaged threaded holes. Refer to Thread Repair Specifications  and Thread Repair  .
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