Connecting Rod Large End Oil Clearance(Radial)
1) Clean all oil from the crankshaft neck journal
and inside side.
2) Place a piece of plastic gauge on the crankshaft
neck journal, assemble connecting rod, and tighten
the bolts to specified torque.
Bolt torque:9 ft. lbs. (12.5 N·m)
ATTENTION
3) Remove the connecting rod and measure the plastic
gauge.
4) If the clearance exceeds the service limit, replace
the connecting rod and recheck the clearance.
After using new connecting rod, the clearance still
exceeds the service limit, lap the neck journal and
use a connecting rod lower than standard value.
Camshaft Cam Height
Note the location of the decompression mechanism,
check to be sure it moves freely.