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Connecting Rod Bearings

  1. Remove oil pan as previously described.
  2. Disconnect two connecting rods at a time from crankshaft. Inspect bearing and crankpin journals. While rotating crankshaft to bring rod journals to bottom, it is necessary to reconnect rods to crankshaft.
  3. If rod bearings are chipped or scored, they must be replaced. If bearings appear satisfactory, use Plastigage method to check clearance.
  4. If crankpin journals are scored or ridged, crankshaft has to be replaced. Minor imperfections may be eliminated by honing.
  5. Bearings are available in standard size and several under-sizes.
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