Crankshaft & Main Bearings
- Turn engine upside down to prevent weight of crankshaft from affecting measurements. Measure bearing clearance with Plastigage positioned to one side of journal centerline.
- Main bearings are available in standard and undersize. Thin and thick bearings may be combined to obtain proper clearance. See ROD & MAIN BEARING SIZES table. Main bearing journals may be ground one undersize without need for rehardening of shaft.