Workshop Manual, TSD3450E, Issue 1 63
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Crankshaft assembly 5
General information
The crankshaft fitted to the 2800 Series engine has 13 bearing surfaces, which consists of seven main journals
and six crank pins. Each crank pins holds two connecting rods.
Eight counterweights are included within the crankshaft forging and a vibration damper is fitted at the front end
to reduce torsional vibrations.
A gear at the front end of the crankshaft provides the drive for the engine timing gears, the coolant pump and
the lubricating oil pump.
To seal the crankcase, crankshaft seals are fitted in the gear case and the flywheel housing.
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