BEARING SELECTION
Record the connecting rod
I.
D.
code numbers.
NOTE:
Number
1,
2
or
3 on
the
connecting rod is the code
for
the connecting rod
I.
D.
Record the crankpin
O.
D.
code letters.
NOTE:
Letter A, B
or
C on
the
crank
weight
is
the
code
for
the
crankpin
O.
D.
Cross reference the connecting rod and crankpin
codes
to
determine
the
replacement bearing
color
code.
1\
Connecting
rod
I.
D.
code
2
3
Crankpin
\
1
O.
D.
code
A
Yellow
Green
Brown
B Green
Brown
Black
C
Brown
Black
Blue
CRANKPIN BEARING INSERT THICKNESS:
Yellow:
1.485-1.488
mm
(0.0585-0.0586
in)
Green:
1.488-1.491
mm
(O.0586-0.0587in)
Brown:
1.491-1.494
mm
(0.0587-0.0588in)
Black:
1.494-1.497
mm
(0.0588-0.0589
in)
Blue:
1.497-1.500
mm
(0.0589-0.0591
in)
NOTE:
There are one painted
mark
on the bearing insert
for
the
front
connecting rod, and
two
painted marks
for
the
rear connecting rod. Use
correct
bearing
inserts.
CAUTION:
After
selecting
new
bearings, recheck
the
oil
clear-
ance
with
plastigauge. Incorrect
oil
clearance can
cause
major
engine damage.
BEARING INSTALLATION
Clean the bearing
outer
surfaces, bearing cap and
connecting rod.
Install the crankpin bearing inserts
onto
the bearing
cap and connecting rod,
aligning each tab
with
each groove.
CRANKSHAFT/PISTON/CYLINDER
CONNEC
TI
NG
ROD
I.
D.
CODE
CI9
AN
KPIN
O. D.
CODES
COLO
R
CODES
12-7
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