Vortec 1600 - Con-Rod Bearing Clearance, Check (Determine Bearing Clearance with 50 Plastigage)

1-64 Engine Mechanical Industrial 1.6L
Con–rod Bearing Clearance, Check
(Determine Bearing Clearance with
Plastigage)
Removal Procedure
1. Mark installation position (1) of con–rod bearing cap –
remove con–rod bearing cap from con–rod.
Important: To prevent the strip from tearing when
removing the con–rod bearing cap, remove grease from the
con–rod journal and lightly oil con–rod bearing shell. Do
not turn the crankshaft.
Measure
1. Route Plastigage (malleable plastic strip) over the entire
width of the con–rod bearing journal.
Torque-Angle Method
Con–rod bearing cap to con–rod.
Tighten
Tightening torque 25 Nm / 18 lb. ft. + 30°.
The bolts can be reused for checking the con–rod bear-
ing clearance.