Yamaha MX800V - Checking the Connecting Rods Oil Clearance

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ENGINE
PISTONS, CAMSHAFT, CRANKCASE, AND CRANKSHAFT
CHECKING THE CONNECTING RODS OIL
CLEARANCE
The following procedure applies to all of the connecting
rods.
TIP
Measure the oil clearance if replacing the crankshaft or
connecting rod.
1. Place a piece of Plastigauge® “1” on the crank pin
horizontally.
TIP
Wipe off oil thoroughly from the crankshaft, connecting
rod, and connecting rod cap.
2. Install:
• Connecting rod “1”
• Connecting rod cap “2”
TIP
Tighten the cap bolts so that the crankshaft does not move
while the oil clearance is being measured.
3. Remove:
• Connecting rod cap
• Connecting rod
4. Measure:
• Connecting rod big end oil clearance
Out of specification  Replace crankshaft or con-
necting rod assembly, and then measure the clear-
ance again.
TIP
Measure the widest portion of the pressed Plastigauge®.
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Connecting rod cap bolt:
20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 lb·ft)
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Connecting rod big end oil clearance:
0.016–0.046 mm (0.0006–0.0018 in)
Limit:
0.09 mm (0.0035 in)