8.ENGINE
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NOTICE Connecting rod screws are not
reusable. Always discard screws and
replace by NEW ones. It is
recommended to install new plain
bearings when reinstalling connecting
rods.
1. Connecting rod screws
Measure crankpin . Compare to inside
diameter of connecting rod big end.
1. Micrometer
2. Crankpin area for plain bearing
If the crank pin diameter is out of
specification, replace crankshaft.
To measure the connecting rod big end
diameter, use the OLD connecting rod
screws.
Install the OLD plain bearings as they
were mounted initia11y.
Carry out the tightening procedure
described in CRANKSHAFT
ASSEMBLY in this subsection.
MEASURE AT 3 DIFFERENT POSITIONS
CONNECTING ROD BIG END RADIAL
If connecting rod big end diameter is out
of specification, replace plain bearings
and recheck.
CONNECTING ROD BIG END RADIAL
CLEARANCE
If connecting rod big end radial
clearance is out of specification, replace
plain bearings and recheck.
Crankshaft Radial Play MAG/PTO Side
Measure crankshaft on MAG/PTO side .
Compare to inside diameter of
MAG/PT0 plain bearing (refer to
CRANKCASE).
1. Micrometer
2. Crankshaft area for MAG plain bearing