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Rod Bearing Clearance

  1. Check bearings for scoring or wear. Replace if damaged. Clean oil from crankshaft. Check bearing clearance using Plastigage method. Tighten rod caps to 36 ft. lbs. (49 N.m). Maximum connecting rod bearing clearance is .0031" (.080 mm).
  2. If beyond limit, replace rod bearing inserts with ones having same number as marked on bearing cap. There are 3 sizes of standard rod bearings, marked 1, 2 and 3 accordingly.
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