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Undersize main bearing thickness

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Fig 1: Undersize Main Bearing Thickness Specifications Chart
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Fig 2: Identifying Color Mark
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  1. Regrind journal to the following finished diameter.

    Finished journal diameter

    64.732 - 64.750 mm (2.5485 - 2.5492 in.) 

  2. Using micrometer, measure reground journal diameter.

    Measurement should be taken in two directions perpendicular to each other in order to check for out-of-round.

    Fig 3: Measuring Reground Journal Diameter Using Micrometer
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  3. Using journal diameter measured above and alphabets stamped on lower crankcase, select an undersize bearing by referring to table given in the following.

    Check bearing clearance with newly selected undersize bearing.