Crankshaft Main Bearings Service
- Use Plastigage method to check main bearing clearances. If clearances are exceeded, install undersize bearings. Replacement bearings are available in standard, .010" (.25 mm) and .020" (.50 mm) undersizes.
- Remove crankshaft from engine. Measure crankshaft journals and crankpins to check for wear and taper. If taper exceeds .002" (.05 mm), replace or correct crankshaft.
- Check crankshaft runout by placing "V" blocks under crankshaft at No. 1 and No. 5 journals. Position dial indicator point on No. 3 journal. Slowly turn crankshaft, while noting runout. If runout exceeds .004" (.10 mm), replace or correct crankshaft. Standard runout is .001" (.03 mm) or less.
- Lubricate engine bearings. Install main bearing caps with arrow pointing toward front of engine. Tighten caps gradually and in sequence of caps No. 3, No. 2, No. 4, No. 1 and No. 5. Tighten caps to specification. Ensure that crankshaft turns freely.