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Crankshaft Bearing Selection Grade Chart Method

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Crankshaft and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection

Stamp ID Main Journal Conn. Rod Journal
No Stamp STD STD
M20 R20 0.020 in 0.020 in
    Fig 1: Inspecting Crankshaft For Stamping Indicating Undersized Main And/Or Rod Journals
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    IMPORTANT: All crankshafts that have been machined have a steel stamping (1) on the 1st counterweight.
  1. Inspect the crankshaft for stamping (1) indicating undersized main and/or rod journals.
  2. Fig 2: View Of Cylinder Block Grade
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  3. The cylinder block grade is indicated on the right lower portion of the cylinder block.
  4. Fig 3: View of Crankshaft Journal Grade
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  5. The crankshaft journal grade is indicated on the number 1 crankshaft counterweight.
  6. Match the cylinder block grade and the crankshaft journal grade, refer to Crankshaft Bearing Selection Specifications .
  7. From the Crankshaft Bearing Grade chart, determine which bearing grade (color code) is required.
  8. Verify the crankshaft bearing clearance using the plastic gage method.